Table 1 Status of major global applications related to stents [15]
From: Analysis of trends and prospects regarding stents for human blood vessels
Applicant | US applications (number) | Japan applications (number) | Europe applications (number) | Total (number) | Technological focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems | 232 | 11 | 22 | 265 | Stent, biocompatible polyacrylate composition |
Cook Medical Technologies | 77 | 22 | 32 | 111 | Stent graft, prosthesis |
Boston Scientific Scimed | 77 | 22 | 32 | 111 | Drug release stent, shape memory polymer stent |
Smith & Nephew | 38 | 8 | 0 | 47 | Bioabsorbable polymer, composition for tissue regeneration |
Advanced Cardiovascular Systems | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 | Drug Delivery Device Coating |