Endoprosthesis

Details Endoprosthesis Endoprosthesis

1997-01-22

1998-11-17

Dawson, Glenn K.

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

606198, 623 1, A61M 2900, A61F 0206

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058369627

ABSTRACT:
A body compatible device including an elongate filament substantially uniform in lateral cross-section over its length and having multiple fibers having high tensile strength embedded in a polymeric material. The polymeric material may be melted onto the fibers, and the filament may have an elongate polymeric case surrounding the filament. The body compatible device may be a stent of a tubular latticework.

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patent: 5015253 (1991-05-01), MacGregor
European Search Report in corresponding European Application EP 93116918.9, together with Communiation dated Apr. 18, 1994 and one-page Annex.

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