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Intraluminal medical device having variable axial flexibility about the circumference of the device

US9387100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2007
Grant dateJul 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0029
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention concerns expandable intraluminal medical devices for use within a body passageway or duct, wherein the devices exhibit differing degrees of flexibility around the circumference of the device.

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