Medical devices

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Kastler, Scott (Department: 1742)

Metal treatment

Stock

Containing over 50 per cent metal, but no base metal

C148S325000, C420S036000, C420S583000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10338223

ABSTRACT:
Alloy compositions suitable for fabricating medical devices, such as stents, are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the compositions have small amounts of nickel, e.g., the compositions can be substantially free of nickel.

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