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Implant having high fatigue resistance, delivery system, and method of use

  • US 8,562,668 B2
  • Filed: 06/18/2007
  • Issued: 10/22/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/16/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant and delivery system comprising an implant comprising a nickel titanium alloy tube having a first end and a second end, said tube having an Austenite finish temperature suitable for use in a patient, said tube is shape set to a first substantially longitudinal configuration, and said tube having a kink radius of less than 0.195 inches;

  • anda catheter for delivering the implant to a delivery site, the catheter constraining the implant until release of the implant from the catheter at which occurrence, the implant self expands to an enlarged condition thereof.

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