Stent with web-inducing nodes for increased surface area
US8439964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for delivering a therapeutic agent is described comprising a stent comprising a sidewall and a plurality of struts, wherein at least one strut or strut portion comprises at least one node, wherein the expansion of the stent creates at least one web comprising a coating composition having a therapeutic agent, and wherein at least one node is configured to be associated with at least one web. A method for delivering a therapeutic agent to a body site is also described.
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