Stent with improved resistance to migration

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2003-08-20

2009-12-08

Truong, Kevin T (Department: 3734)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Bifurcated

Reexamination Certificate

active

07628806

ABSTRACT:
A bifurcated stent comprises a trunk region and at least one branch. The trunk region has a balloon expandable section and a self-expandable section. The balloon expandable section is less compressible than the self-expandable section. The branch is self-expandable and extends from the self-expandable section of the trunk region. The balloon expandable section is less compressible than the branch.

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