Stent design having stent segments which uncouple upon...

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C623S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

10687143

ABSTRACT:
A stent or other intraluminal medical device may be constructed utilizing multiple, individual, independent, self-expanding stent segments which are designed to interlock when constrained within a delivery sheath and uncouple upon deployment. The individual segments are releasably connected by a series of bridging elements and receptacles.

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