Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – Stent structure
Patent
1998-03-23
1999-10-26
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
Stent structure
623 12, A61F 206
Patent
active
059720298
ABSTRACT:
A remotely operable stent is disclosed which is radially expandable and contractable along the longitudinal length of the stent. Once the stent is positioned within a body lumen requiring radial support, an actuator and expansion/contraction element increase the radial dimension of the stent along the stent's longitudinal length to provide such support. The stent is remotely operable in vivo using a remote activation system such that the radial dimension of the stent can be changed without the need to re-enter the body lumen.
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Fuisz Technologies Ltd.
Jackson Suzette J.
Schmidt Richard D.
Willse David H.
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