Stent with anti-migration features
US9675473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent has a first end region, a middle region, and a second end region, each region including a plurality of strut columns. The stent includes at least one barb. Each barb in an expanded state is at an angle relative to the outer surface of the stent.
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