Endovascular stent and method

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1997-01-27

2000-05-09

Buiz, Michael

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Internal pressure applicator

606198, 606195, 606192, 623 1, 623 12, 128342, 128343, 128745, A61M 2900

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ABSTRACT:
A stent for reinforcing a vessel wall is disclosed, the stent being expandable and comprised of a shape memory alloy which in the normal implanted condition is in the martensitic phase at body temperature, the stent further having a larger parent or austenitic shape and diameter when heated above its transition temperature.

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