Intralumenally-implantable frames
US8157857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable frames for use in body passages are provided herein. The implantable frames can include a plurality of hoop members joined by a plurality of longitudinal connecting members to form a tubular frame defining a cylindrical lumen. The plurality of longitudinal connecting members may include first and second longitudinal connecting members joining a first hoop member to a second hoop member such that the first and second longitudinal connecting members extend across an entire space separating the first and second hoop members.
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