Non-foreshortening intraluminal prosthesis
US8721705B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent has a plurality of cells disposed about the circumference of the stent, with at least one cell having a plurality of struts that are connected together to form the cell. At least one strut has a portion that compensates for foreshortening of the struts during expansion of the stent.
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