Implants having high fatigue resistance, implant delivery systems, and methods of use
US8372136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect of the present invention, a fatigue resistant stent includes a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, and a sidewall therebetween and having apertures extending through the sidewall. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided.
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