Braided endoluminal device having tapered filaments

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2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C623S001350

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938853

ABSTRACT:
A stent comprising a plurality of continuous filaments braided together, at least one filament comprising a tapered filament having at least one first region having a first, relatively-larger cross-sectional area and at least one second region having a second, relatively-smaller cross-sectional area. The stent itself may have a tapered diameter, such as from one end to the other. A method for treating a lumen with the stent is also claimed.

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