Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Having plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-13
2009-10-20
Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Having plural layers
C427S002240, C428S433000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07604662
ABSTRACT:
An endoprosthesis including an alloy having a matrix comprising titanium, niobium, or a combination thereof and a plurality of boride intermetallic phases within the matrix.
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Cambronne Matthew
O'Brien Barry
Stinson Jonathan S.
Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Gherbi Suzette J
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