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MEDICAL IMPLANT

  • US 20100298952A1
  • Filed: 05/19/2010
  • Published: 11/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable medical device, comprising:

  • a self-expanding tubular structure comprisingat least one strand comprising a first polymer characterized by a modulus of elasticity greater than about 1 GPa; and

    a second polymer at least partially coating said strand, said second polymer characterized by a percent elongation to break that is greater than about 150 percent at 37°

    C.;

    wherein the second polymer increases the mass of said self-expanding tubular structure by at least about 20 percent.

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