Stent with non-linear links and method of use
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Oct 21, 2003
Grant Date -
N/A
app pub date -
Jun 25, 2001
filing date -
Jun 25, 2001
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
The invention is directed to an expandable stent for implanting in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery, peripheral artery, or other body lumen. The invention provides for a an intravascular stent having a plurality of cylindrical rings connected by undulating links. The plurality of cylindrical rings may assume an undulating shape that is similar to the shape of the undulating links. The stent has a high degree of flexibility in the longitudinal direction, yet has adequate vessel wall coverage and radial strength sufficient to hold open an artery or other body lumen.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully