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Medical device with radiopacity

  • US 7,297,157 B2
  • Filed: 07/29/2003
  • Issued: 11/20/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A stent, comprising:

  • a member includinga first portion; and

    a second portion disposed outwardly of the first portion and havinga first layer including a radiopaque material that is more radiopaque than the first portion, wherein the radiopaque material is selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, and palladium,a second layer comprising an alloy comprising the radiopaque material and a second material, anda third layer comprising an oxidized form of the alloy.

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