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Curable fiber composite stent and delivery system

  • US 5,766,204 A
  • Filed: 09/12/1997
  • Issued: 06/16/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A stent for supporting a selected portion of a body lumen, comprising at least one expandable, flexible fiber composite which is formed to engage the wall of a body lumen, wherein the fiber composite comprises a plurality of fibers and a curable material in contact with the fibers, wherein said stent can be positioned within the body lumen, expanded and, upon curing of the curable material, the fibers are bonded together to form a rigid support structure.

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