Flexible stent and method of making the same

Details Flexible stent and method of making the same Flexible stent and method of making the same

2007-10-30

2007-10-30

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3738)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C623S001130

Reexamination Certificate

active

10108778

ABSTRACT:
A stent that can be made of self-expandable members and balloon expandable members is described. The members can be held together by a polymer layer, polymer rings or discreet polymer connectors. Methods of making and using the stent are also described.

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