The effects of Nitinol micropurity on the durability of superficial femoral artery stents offers a potential way to enhance durability and reduce fatigue fractures. This article describes recent work on superior grades of “microclean” Nitinol and the effects on fatigue and durability of the devices.

medical implant durability, nitinol micropurity
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