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BIODEGRADABLE, BIOABSORBABLE STENT ANCHORS

  • US 20120283811A1
  • Filed: 04/25/2012
  • Published: 11/08/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A stent comprising:

  • a stent body comprising an elongated tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a lumen extending throughout;

    wherein the elongated tubular body comprises a substantially cylindrical configuration and is configured such that tissue in-growth is prevented; and

    an anchor disposed about the elongated tubular body of the stent, wherein the anchor comprises a biodegradable or bioabsorbable material configured to degrade or absorb at about a known rate.

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