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Stent assembly

  • US 5,507,771 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1995
  • Issued: 04/16/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A stent assembly comprising:

  • a resiliently compressible stent capable of being radially compressed into a smaller first shape but resiliently radially expanding into a larger second shape when allowed to expand, said stent having a plurality of interconnected struts which define a series of gaps therebetween when said stent is in said larger second shape;

    means, including a flexible sleeve formed from a plastic material, for inhibiting restenosis due to tissue growth into said gaps, said flexible sleeve having an inner surface, an outer surface and being open at both ends; and

    wherein said stent is embedded in said plastic material.

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