Patent ID: 6364902
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An elongated metal tube for use as a stent in surgical procedures comprising a solid high strength biocompatible cylindrical metal wall surrounding a central longitudinal bore, said solid high strength biocompatible cylindrical metal wall being made from one of the group consisting of stainless steel, nickel based alloy, cobalt based alloy, titanium based alloy or nickel titanium shape memory alloy, said solid high strength biocompatible cylindrical metal wall having a plurality of lumen within said wall extending longitudinally along said wall parallel to said central longitudinal bore, a radiopaque metal filament disposed in at least one of said lumen, said radiopaque metal filament being made from one of the group consisting of tantalum, platinum, gold, tungsten and alloys based on these metals.