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Coated stent with geometry determinated functionality and method of making the same

  • US 7,637,942 B2
  • Filed: 09/24/2003
  • Issued: 12/29/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical appliance for placement within a portion of the anatomy of a patient, the appliance comprising:

  • a scaffolding, the scaffolding configured to define a substantially cylindrical member having a distal end and a proximal end and extending longitudinally there between, forming a lumen there through, along the longitudinal extension of the appliance the scaffolding having an interior and an exterior surface comprising struts; and

    a coating coupled with the scaffolding such that the exterior surface of the scaffolding is raised with respect to the coating extending substantially over an area between the struts of the scaffolding.

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