In at least one embodiment, a stent comprises a plurality of serpentine bands and a plurality of connector columns. Each serpentine band comprises a plurality of alternating straight band struts and turns. Adjacent serpentine bands are connected across a connector column by 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.
申请公布号
EP2173284(A1)
申请公布日期
2010.04.14
申请号
EP20080781456
申请日期
2008.07.07
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
发明人
BROWN, BRIAN J.;DAVIS, MICHAEL L.;MEYER, MICHAEL P.;GREGORICH, DANIEL;CHOUINARD, PAUL F.