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Stent with nested flexible connectors for flexibility and crimpability

  • US 20050187606A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2004
  • Published: 08/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stent comprising:

  • two serpentine bands;

    at least one first connector; and

    at least one second connector;

    the first and second connectors connecting the two serpentine bands together;

    the first connector and the second each having at least a first portion of a first curvature and a second portion of a second curvature, the second portion being more flexible than the first portion, wherein the first and second connector are adjacent one another and the second portion of the first connector nests within the first portion of the second connector and the second portion of the second connector nests within the first portion of the first connector.

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