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2004-01-22

2009-12-15

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

07632299

ABSTRACT:
Expandable stents and methods of using expandable stent within a body are described.

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