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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 07, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2006
Ivan DE Scheerder, Herent, BE;
Jurgen Sohier, Leuven, BE;
Natasja Van Der Leden, Zeist, NL;
Jan Van Humbeeck, Haasrode, BE;
Ivan De Scheerder, Herent, BE;
Jurgen Sohier, Leuven, BE;
Natasja van der Leden, Zeist, NL;
Jan Van Humbeeck, Haasrode, BE;
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
A radially expandable prosthesis for implantation in a lumen comprises a tubular wall having an inner surface and an outer surface. The tubular wall is provided with cuts to form solid struts which have a thickness and which enables the prosthesis to expand. The solid struts have reservoirs made therethrough in the form of perforating holes for containing a therapeutic agent. The perforating holes each have an inner opening and an outer opening of substantially the same size. The prosthesis, including said perforating holes, has a smooth electrochemically polished surface.