Expandable slide and lock stent
US7947071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An expandable slide and lock stent is provided that comprises a plurality of radial elements interconnected to form a tubular member. Each radial element can comprise a helical backbone and at least one elongate member extending from the helical backbone in a circumferential direction. Each backbone can have at least one slot that can be configured to receive an elongate member of an adjacent radial element.
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