Radially expandable vessel support

Details Radially expandable vessel support Radially expandable vessel support

2006-05-19

2011-10-11

Stewart, Alvin J. (Department: 3774)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

Reexamination Certificate

active

08034097

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a radially expandable vessel support which comprises a multitude of zigzag shaped annular elements (2, 3), interconnected in a flexible way by bending elements. Said annular elements define a vessel support (1) with a proximal and a distal end and a longitudinal axis, where the zigzag shaped annular elements (2, 3) are arranged side by side across the longitudinal axis of the vessel support (1), where zigzag shaped annual elements (2, 3) are linked to at least one further annual element by means of at least one bending element which is comprised either of a pair of S-shaped bars (20, 21) or of a pair of bow shaped bars (4, 5) which are located diametrically on the circumference and whose apertures show into opposite directions.

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