Stent with movable crown
US8066760B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating abnormalities of the cardiovascular system includes a stent having a plurality of movable crown portions. When the stent is expanded, the crown portions move to a diameter recoil prevention position. One embodiment of the invention includes crown portions that translate from a concave to a convex configuration with respect to the strut portions of the stent during expansion of the stent. Another embodiment of the invention includes a method reducing diameter recoil of stent upon expansion of the stent.
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