Abstract: Disclosed is a self-expanding medical implant for placement within a lumen of a patient. The implant comprises a woven or non-woven structure having a substantially tubular configuration, and is designed to be low-profile such that it is deliverable with a small diameter catheter. The implant has a high recoverability and desired mechanical properties.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 20, 2012
Assignee:
480 Biomedical, Inc
Inventors:
Rany Busold, Chang cheng You, Daniel Concagh, Lee Core, Kicherl Ho, Maria Palasis, Upma Sharma, Greg Zugates