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Stent

US8858618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2010
Grant dateOct 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a stent wherein the water-swellable polymer fine particles applied thereto rarely peel off even when the stent is deformed or when the water-swellable polymer fine particles are swollen. A stent wherein a plurality of water-swellable polymer fine particles are chemically fixed on the stent surface in a dispersed state is provided.

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