Metal medical device
This invention relates to metal medical components to be used inside the body. A medical device and method for treatment in which the device has a portion for use within the body that exhibits enhanced properties such as radiopacity for viewing by x-ray fluoroscopy. The portion includes an extended...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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24.12.2002
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| Summary: | This invention relates to metal medical components to be used inside the body.
A medical device and method for treatment in which the device has a portion for use within the body that exhibits enhanced properties such as radiopacity for viewing by x-ray fluoroscopy. The portion includes an extended metal outer member having, e.g., a predetermined density and an exposed outer surface and a core, including a metal having, e.g., a density greater than the outer member to enhance radiopacity, substantially enclosed by the outer member. |
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