Method for making a flexible stent-graft
US9060852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of making a stent-graft is provided. The method includes mounting a stent on a mandrel so that the stent is stretched when it is on the mandrel. A graft layer is then adhered to the stent while it is mounted on the mandrel. When the stent-graft is removed from the mandrel, the stent contracts and the graft layer becomes partially wrinkled when the stent is in its expanded relaxed state.
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