Patent ID: 6090133
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: A61F,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of making a bifurcated stent, comprising the steps of:a) preparing a first sheet having a proximal end and a distal end;b) providing said first sheet with an expandable pattern;c) deforming said distal end of said first sheet to form a first leg and deforming said proximal end of said first sheet to form a first stem half;d) preparing a second sheet having a proximal end and a distal end;e) providing said second sheet with an expandable pattern;f) deforming said distal end of said second sheet to form a second leg and deforming said proximal end of said second sheet to form a second stem half; andg) joining said first stem half to said second stem half to form a stem.