摘要 |
<p>A self-expanding stent (100) is provided, wherein the self-expanding stent comprises: a plurality of segments (106A-106J) having an alternating repeating pattern; each of said segments (106A-106J) having connected crowns (110A-110J) and unconnected crowns (112A-112C), wherein said unconnected crowns (112A-112C) can be fully straightened without damage or permanent distortion to said unconnected crowns (112A-112C); connectors (108A-108E) extending between and connecting adjacent connected crowns of adjacent segments.</p> |