Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-16
2009-02-10
Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
C606S108000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07488343
ABSTRACT:
Medical devices, particularly stents, suitable for drug delivery and including a porous structure and/or colors are disclosed.
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Brown Brian
Nolan Robert
O'Brien Barry
Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Nguyen Victor X
Truong Kevin T
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