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Endoprosthesis that can be percutaneously implanted in the patient's body

  • US 6,193,746 B1
  • Filed: 09/04/1996
  • Issued: 02/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoprosthesis comprising:

  • an elongated hollow structure, said structure being deliverable into a body lumen for dwelling therein, said structure being expandable and having an initial state of decreased outer diameter during delivery relative to the outer diameter of said structure during dwelling, said elongated hollow structure having a continuous circumferential support along its entire length, and a lining impregnated with medication for delivery to a wall of said body lumen, said lining being continuous and connected along said structure and expandable therewith, said lining deforming plastically under pressure associated with expansion of the hollow structure, such that the lining does not crack during expansion.

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