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Articulated stent

DC CAFC
  • US 6,059,811 A
  • Filed: 02/20/1998
  • Issued: 05/09/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An expandable articulated stent having a longitudinal axis and a circumferential axis, including:

  • a) a plurality of substantially tubular and substantially rigid segments defining a longitudinal aperture, andb) a plurality of flexible connecting links connecting said rigid segments, each of said flexible links having a first portion and a second portion, each of said links when viewed laterally having an area of inflection disposed between said portions.

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