Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-14
2006-03-14
Gherbi, Suzette J-J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
C623S903000, C606S108000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07011677
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed are methods for vascular reconstruction of diseased, non-aneurysmal arteries.
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Slee Earl H.
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