Atraumatic stents including radiopaque connectors and methods
US9498296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49906
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed to a stent including at least one member having a first portion and a second portion and at least one radiopaque connector joining the first portion to the second portion. In one or more embodiments, at least one radiopaque connector may form a first radiopaque pattern distinguishable from a second radiopaque pattern formed by at least one radiopaque marker. Methods for manufacturing a stent including at least two member portions connected by at least one radiopaque connector are also provided.
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