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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 07, 2003
Jan Weber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Thomas J. Holman, Princeton, MN (US);
James Heggestuen, Stillwater, MN (US);
Barry J. O'brien, Barna Galway, IR;
Jan Weber, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Thomas J. Holman, Princeton, MN (US);
James Heggestuen, Stillwater, MN (US);
Barry J. O'Brien, Barna Galway, IR;
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A medical device that inhibits distortion of medical resonance images taken of the device. In particular, various structures are utilized to allow visibility proximate, and inside of, a tubular member, such as a stent. In one embodiment, the stent is constructed such that any closed path encircling at least a circumference of the stent will pass through at least two materials to reduce or eliminate electrical loops formed in the stent.