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STENT SEGMENTS AXIALLY CONNECTED BY THIN FILM

  • US 20100043199A1
  • Filed: 10/29/2009
  • Published: 02/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for fabricating a stent for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the method comprising:

  • a) forming a plurality of discrete hoops by cutting a tube having a thickness and inner and outer diameters into patterns comprising a plurality of longitudinal struts and a plurality of loops connecting adjacent struts to form a continuous serpentine patter around the diameter of each discrete hoop;

    b) orienting the plurality of discrete hoops in spaced apart relationship along a longitudinal axis;

    b) vapor depositing a thin film tube having inner and outer diameters; and

    c) attaching the thin film tube to the plurality of hoops.

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