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Stent-graft with proximal and distal attachment, delivery catheter and methods of making same

US8732935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49947
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A metallic or pseudometallic covered stent in which the stent component and the cover component are each fabricated of biocompatible metallic or pseudometallic materials, in which the cover and the stent are joined by at least one juncture at each of a proximal and distal end of the stent and the cover. A method of joining the stent and the cover is also disclosed.

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