Implantable medical devices with enhanced visibility, mechanical properties and biocompatability
US8333798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00149
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable mechanical device for insertion into a passage, where the device is made from a platinum alloy selected from the group consisting of platinum:iridium alloy, platinum:tungsten alloy, platinum:rhodium:ruthenium alloy, platinum:rhodium alloy and platinum:nickel alloy.
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