An expandable stent is formed of a plurality of rows of circularly arranged annular members situated side by side in one direction, and connecting rods for connecting the annular members together. The annular members in one row is formed substantially independently, preferably spaced apart from each...http://www.google.es/patents/US6096072?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US6096072 - Self-exchange stent with effective supporting ability
Self-exchange stent with effective supporting ability