Composite stent with inner and outer stent elements and method of using the same
US8435285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endoprosthesis comprising a stent, a cover fully covering the stent wherein the cover has variable porosity in the radial direction; and an adhesion layer connecting the stent to the cover. Another aspect of the invention is a method of implanting an endoprosthesis which includes a stent, providing a cover with variable porosity in the radial direction, connecting the stent to the cover with an adhesion layer to form a covered stent, and implanting the covered stent within a body lumen of a patient.
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