Medical devices

Details Medical devices Medical devices

2004-01-22

2010-12-21

Stewart, Alvin J (Department: 3774)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C623S001490

Reexamination Certificate

active

07854756

ABSTRACT:
Medical devices including one or more ceramic fibers are disclosed. In some embodiments, each dimension of the ceramic fiber(s) is equal to or greater than one micron.

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