<p>In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of serpentine bands and a plurality of connector struts. Each connector strut is connected at one end to a turn of one serpentine band and connected at the other end to a turn of another serpentine band. The turns of a serpentine band comprise connected turns that connect to a connector strut and unconnected turns that do not connect to a connector strut. At least one serpentine band comprises a repeating pattern of three band struts and then five band struts extending between connected turns as the serpentine band is traversed. At least one serpentine band comprises a repeating pattern of three band struts and then one band strut extending between connected turns as the serpentine band is traversed.</p>
申请公布号
WO2009014888(A1)
申请公布日期
2009.01.29
申请号
WO2008US69345
申请日期
2008.07.07
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
发明人
BROWN, BRIAN J.;DAVIS, MICHAEL L.;MEYER, MICHAEL P.;GREGORICH, DANIEL;CHOUINARD, PAUL F.