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Deformable underlayer for stent

US7938855B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2007
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endoprosthesis includes a brittle layer, e.g. a ceramic and an underlayer to accommodate dimensional changes as the endoprosthesis is flexed.

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