Stent with spiral side-branch
US7842081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of interconnected framework members defining a plurality of cells. A portion of the interconnected framework members comprise a side branch structure having an inner side branch cell that is shaped differently from other cells of the stent. The side branch structure further comprises a serpentine ring extending around the inner side branch cell, the serpentine ring having alternating struts and turns. Each strut includes curvature along its length and is oriented with the curvature being concave with respect to a center point of the inner side branch cell.
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