Medical devices and methods of making the same

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2004-10-08

2008-03-18

Gherbi, Suzette (Department: 3738)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C623S901000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07344560

ABSTRACT:
Medical devices, such as endoprostheses, and methods of making the devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, an endoprosthesis includes a first portion having a first width, and a second portion having a second width different than the first width, wherein the first and second portions have different grain sizes.

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