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Fatigue test for prosthetic stent

  • US 20030125804A1
  • Filed: 12/28/2001
  • Published: 07/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for testing a stent for a prosthetic valve, the method comprising applying fluid pressure against a stented test structure in a backward direction with the stented test structure substantially blocking the flow of the fluid, the stented test structure comprising a stent and a flexible membrane extending within the lumen defined by the stent, wherein the flexible membrane does not fully open upon application of fluid pressure in a forward direction.

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