METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ENDOPROSTHESIS
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1. A method for manufacturing an endoprosthesis:
- selecting an indication range based on a range of inner diameters of a body lumen;
selecting a nominal diameter of the endoprosthesis;
selecting a range of chronic outward force; and
determining a design characteristic based on the indication range, the nominal diameter, and the range of chronic outward force.
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Abstract
Method for manufacturing an endoprosthesis are described. The method may include selecting an indication range based on a range of inner diameters of a body lumen. A nominal diameter of the endoprosthesis may be selected. A range of chronic outward force, a range of radial force, a range of safety factors, or combinations thereof may be selected. A design characteristic may be determined based on the indication range, the nominal diameter, and at least one of the range of chronic outward force, the range of radial force, and the range of safety factors. The endoprosthesis may be manufactured based on the determined design characteristic.
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1. A method for manufacturing an endoprosthesis:
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selecting an indication range based on a range of inner diameters of a body lumen; selecting a nominal diameter of the endoprosthesis; selecting a range of chronic outward force; and determining a design characteristic based on the indication range, the nominal diameter, and the range of chronic outward force. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for manufacturing an endoprosthesis:
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selecting an indication range based on a range of inner diameters of a body lumen; selecting a nominal diameter of the endoprosthesis; selecting a range of safety factors; and determining a design characteristic based on the indication range, the nominal diameter, and the range of safety factors. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method for manufacturing a self-expanding stent, comprising:
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selecting an indication range based on a range of inner vessel diameters, the indication range being between about 3.0 mm to about 5.5 mm; selecting a range of chronic outward force extending between about 3 N to about 6 N; determining a design characteristic based on a nominal diameter of about 6.0 mm, the indication range, and the range of chronic outward force; and manufacturing the self-expanding stent based on the determined design characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24)
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