Medical devices including a magnetically activatable body or...

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2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3734)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent combined with surgical delivery system

Reexamination Certificate

active

10283815

ABSTRACT:
A medical device including an insertable body which is insertable into a body lumen or cavity. The insertable body of the medical device includes a magnetically activatable body portion to magnetically induce a dimension change to effect treatment.

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