Stent formed from bioerodible metal-bioceramic composite
US8998978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/124
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices and methods of fabricating such medical devices, such as stents, formed at least in part from a metal matrix composite including bioceramic particles dispersed within an erodible metal are disclosed.
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