Radiopaque markers comprising binary alloys of titanium
US8500786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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