Flexible stent with improved axial strength
US8105373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/91558
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent comprises a generally cylindrical band having a pattern of alternating first and second struts, the first struts being wider than the second struts, the first and second struts being of substantially the same length.
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