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Hybrid ballon expandable/self-expanding stent

US8012197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 2008
Grant dateSep 6, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stent comprises a tubular member having openings therein and having a plurality of interconnected members and one or more frangible restraining members. The frangible restraining members break upon partial expansion of the stent. Thereafter, the stent self-expands.

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