Patent ID: 7540881
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stent having a proximal end and a distal end, the stent comprising: a plurality of interconnected strut members defining a plurality of cells, a portion of the interconnected strut members comprising a side branch structure defining a side branch cell, the side branch cell being shaped differently than other cells of the stent; the interconnected strut members further defining a plurality of serpentine bands and a plurality of connector struts, adjacent serpentine bands connected by at least one connector strut; a first serpentine band having a first band axis, at least a portion of the first band axis extending generally circumferentially about a portion of the stent; a second serpentine band having a second band axis, at least 1/4 of the length of the second band axis extending generally helically about a portion of the stent; and a third serpentine band having a third band axis, the third serpentine band adjacent to the second serpentine band, the third band axis extending parallel to the second band axis.