Stent having helical elements
US8317852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
An expandable stent comprised of a plurality of helical segments is disclosed. In one embodiment, the stent is generally cylindrical in shape having a cylindrical axis, and comprises a first and second set of helical segments. The helical segments in the first set are substantially parallel and have a first pitch forming a first helical angle with respect to the cylindrical axis. The helical segments in the second set are also generally parallel to each other and form a second pitch that differs from the first pitch, thereby forming a second helical angle with respect to the cylindrical axis. In an alternative embodiment, the stent comprises one set of helical segments and a plurality of circumferential elements that are joined together by the helical segments to form a plurality of cylindrical elements which are joined together to form a stent body. The stent may also have endzones.
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