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Endovascular support device and method

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  • US 5,879,382 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1997
  • Issued: 03/09/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An endovascular support device for implantation in a vessel within the human body comprising:

  • a plurality of stent members;

    each stent member formed of a plurality of substantially straight segments having ends;

    the ends of respective pairs of the plurality of substantially straight segments connected end to end at a plurality of axial turns; and

    whereby each of the plurality of stent members are capable of retaining a compressed configuration while mounted onto an outer surface of a catheter for delivery to an affected area of a vessel until application of a radial force to form an expanded configuration.

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