Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-19
2011-04-19
Bui, Vy Q (Department: 3773)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having plural layers
C623S001420
Reexamination Certificate
active
07927368
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a stent made from a material operable to perform a stent's desired therapeutic functions, and also made from a material that has a radiopacity that substantially preserves the appearance of the stent when the stent is viewed under a CT imaging beam. Such a stent can allow for follow-up of the stent and the surrounding blood-vessel on CT.
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