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Endoprosthesis having multiple helically wound flexible framework elements

  • US 20070219618A1
  • Filed: 03/17/2006
  • Published: 09/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implantable medical device comprising:

  • a first framework element having a length and a series of apices oriented in opposite directions along the length of the first framework element, wherein said first framework element is helically disposed around a common central axis;

    a second framework element having a length and a series of apices oriented in opposite directions along the length of the second framework element, wherein said second framework element is helically disposed around the common central axis and positioned together with the first framework element so that apices of the first framework element and apices of the second framework element are located adjacent to one another;

    a first flexible linkage element linking the first framework element to the second framework element along a first course; and

    a second flexible linkage element linking the first framework element to the second framework element along a second course distinct from the first course.

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