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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
John D. McDermott0
Khoi Q. Ta0
Date of Patent
January 4, 2011
0Patent Application Number
120969020
Date Filed
December 21, 2006
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Patent abstract
A helical stent having bioresorbable connecting members connecting sections of the stent. The connecting members provide various spring rates or spring constants to the stent, and permit a change in the flexibility of the stent subsequent to implantation while maintaining the unitary design of the stent. A method of making the helical stent includes forming a tube with a section made of a bioresorbable material prior to forming the stent.
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