Patents Assigned to Scimed Lif Systems, Inc.
  • Stent with controlled expansion
    Publication number: 20040002751
    Abstract: An intraluminal prosthesis composed of a self-expandable stent and a biodegradable constraining element being capable of biodegrading in vivo over a predetermined period of time to permit radial expansion of the stent. The constraining elements are applied to the stent to produce a compressed configuration. Dissolution of the constraining elements in vivo allows for expansion of the stent to an expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Lif Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Gilligan, Barry O'Brien