Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent combined with surgical delivery system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent combined with surgical delivery system
C623S001180, C623S001200, C623S001230, C623S001350
Reexamination Certificate
active
07147658
ABSTRACT:
A medical device comprises a catheter having a catheter shaft and a balloon located at the distal end of the catheter shaft, and a bifurcated stent. The bifurcated stent comprises a trunk and at least two joined cylindrical parts extending from the trunk. A first part is capable of radially self-expanding and a second part is radially expandable only by means of a force applied thereto. At least a portion of the second part is disposed about the balloon prior to being radially expanded.
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Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
McDermott Corrine
Sweet Thomas J.
Vidas,Arrett&Steinkraus
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