Endoprosthesis Having Foot Extensions
First Claim
1. An endoprosthesis for delivery in a body lumen comprising:
- a first set of interconnected strut members defining a first annular element, each strut member of the first annular element including a first end and a second end; and
a second set of interconnected strut members defining a second annular element, each strut member of the second annular element including a first end and a second end, the first annular element and the second annular element aligned longitudinally adjacent to each other along a longitudinal axis and connected to each other with a connector at at least one connection location, wherein at least one connector is constructed of a bio-absorbable material.
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Abstract
Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The annular elements are longitudinally aligned and connected at connection locations with connectors, wherein at least one of the connectors is constructed of a bio-absorbable material.
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24 Claims
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1. An endoprosthesis for delivery in a body lumen comprising:
- a first set of interconnected strut members defining a first annular element, each strut member of the first annular element including a first end and a second end; and
a second set of interconnected strut members defining a second annular element, each strut member of the second annular element including a first end and a second end, the first annular element and the second annular element aligned longitudinally adjacent to each other along a longitudinal axis and connected to each other with a connector at at least one connection location, wherein at least one connector is constructed of a bio-absorbable material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10)
- a first set of interconnected strut members defining a first annular element, each strut member of the first annular element including a first end and a second end; and
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6. The endoprosthesis of claim 6, wherein the endoprosthesis is fabricated from a tubular member.
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11. An endoprosthesis for delivery in a body lumen comprising:
- a first set of interconnected strut members defining a first annular element; and
a second set of interconnected strut members defining a second annular element;
the first annular element and the second annular element disposed adjacent to each other and connected to each other with a connector at at least one connection location, wherein at least one connector is constructed of a bio-absorbable material. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
- a first set of interconnected strut members defining a first annular element; and
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