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Stent with radiopaque material

US7914571B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 2003
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0058
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent is configured having a tubular, flexible body. The body of the stent has a wall which is formed by a web structure. The stent further contains a portion with radiopaque material. This radiopaque material is integrated in the material of the body of the stent.

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