CA2503190C - Mandrel and method for making stents - Google Patents
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| US10/280,729 US6821293B2 (en) | 2002-10-25 | 2002-10-25 | Mandrel and method for making stents |
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| PCT/IL2003/000877 WO2004037479A1 (en) | 2002-10-25 | 2003-10-23 | Mandrel and method for making stents |
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