| 摘要 |
A method of constructing an expandable medical device (200') is disclosed, the method comprising: fabricating an expandable medical device from a cylinder member, wherein the expandable device is formed having a first semi-unexpanded diameter; retracting the expandable medical device to an unexpanded second diameter, wherein deformation during retraction is confined to a hinge portion (250') of the expandable medical device; and retaining the expandable medical device in said unexpanded second diameter. <IMAGE> |
