Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1996-10-23
1998-09-01
Hughes, S. Thomas
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
294695, 29523, 295272, B23P 1100
Patent
active
057993840
ABSTRACT:
A radially expandable stent for implantation within a body lumen having a generally cylindrical body with open proximal and distal ends, the cylindrical body comprising a plurality of metal elements joined to allow flexing of the cylindrical body along the longitudinal axis of the body whereby the stent can conform to a curved body lumen and a polymeric film extending between the metal elements of the stent. The stent provides a biocompatible polymeric surface to contact and support a body lumen and also a flexible structure to allow the stent to conform closely to bends in a body lumen. The stent is especially useful for repairing an injury to blood vessels caused during angioplasty procedures.
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Bergman Rebecca M.
Bresnahan John
Coury Arthur J.
Dror Michael
Hull Vincent W.
Hughes S. Thomas
Latham Daniel W.
Medtronic Inc.
Patton Harold R.
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