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Intralumenally-implantable frames

  • US 9,326,871 B2
  • Filed: 07/07/2014
  • Issued: 05/03/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable frame defining a lumen extending between a proximal end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis, the implantable frame moveable between a compressed state and an expanded state and comprising:

  • a proximal hoop member;

    a distal hoop member;

    each hoop member comprising a plurality of interconnected struts and bends arranged in an undulating shape;

    a closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members connecting the proximal hoop member to the distal hoop member, the closely-spaced pair of longitudinal connecting members comprising a first longitudinal connecting member and a second longitudinal connecting member; and

    a structural member extending from the first longitudinal connecting member to the second longitudinal connecting member.

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