Stent with enhanced crossability

Details Stent with enhanced crossability Stent with enhanced crossability

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

C606S194000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07029493

ABSTRACT:
A stent design is disclosed which has a flexible connector which has flexible arcs and flexible struts aligned similarly to the radial arcs and radial struts, such that the alignment of the flexible connector within the stent decreases the likelihood of the stent's catching on a non-smooth surface.

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