Medical devices including a metallic film and at least one filament
US7901447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. The medical device can include a composite cover formed of a deposited metallic film. The cover may include one or more filaments, e.g., wires, which cooperate with the film to provide desirable mechanical properties. The wires may be integrated with the film by depositing the film over the wires.
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