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Molds for fabricating stents with profiles for gripping a balloon catheter

US7708548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2008
Grant dateMay 4, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/91533
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of stents having profiles that improve gripping of the stent on a stent delivery system are provided. Additionally, embodiments of molds for fabricating the stents are provided.

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