Patent ID: 8632583
Filing Date: 2014-01-21
Classification: A61F,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical device having enhanced endothelial migration features, comprising: a structural member including a leading edge and a trailing edge interconnected by a third surface region, the leading edge including a generally curvilinear cross-section, and the trailing edge including a generally curvilinear cross-section, wherein the leading edge connects to a first edge and the trailing edge connects to a third edge, and the height of the leading edge is above the height of the connecting points of the leading edge and the first edge and above the height of the connecting points of the trailing edge and the third edge; whereby blood flow over the leading edge generates a continuous and increased shear stress at the leading edge and the third surface region without an eddy region in the leading edge: wherein the leading edge joins the first edge at an angle As, wherein the angle As is less than 90 degrees.