DE60139024D1 - Strahlungsundurchlässige nitinollegierungen für medizinische geräte - Google Patents

Strahlungsundurchlässige nitinollegierungen für medizinische geräte

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DE60139024D1
DE60139024D1 DE60139024T DE60139024T DE60139024D1 DE 60139024 D1 DE60139024 D1 DE 60139024D1 DE 60139024 T DE60139024 T DE 60139024T DE 60139024 T DE60139024 T DE 60139024T DE 60139024 D1 DE60139024 D1 DE 60139024D1
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stent
nitinol
radiator
platinum
medical devices
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John F Boylan
Daniel L Cox
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Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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