摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide implants having high fatigue resistance, implant delivery systems, and methods of use.SOLUTION: A fatigue resistant stent includes a flexible tubular structure having an inside diameter, an outside diameter, a sidewall between the inside diameter and the outside diameter, and apertures extending through the sidewall. The apertures separate struts 6A joined at apices 6B, and the apices have a structure to exhibit a level of tensile strain. According to other aspects of the invention, processes for making a fatigue resistant stent are disclosed. According to further aspects of the invention, delivery systems for a fatigue resistant stent and methods of use are provided. |