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Radiopaque markers comprising binary alloys of titanium

US8500786B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2007
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

There is disclosed a radiopaque marker comprising a binary alloy of titanium and one binary element selected from platinum, palladium, rhodium, and gold. There is also disclosed various medical devices, such as stents, guidewires and embolic filters, that have the radiopaque marker attached thereto. Methods of attaching the radiopaque marker to the medical devices, such as by welding, are also disclosed.

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