Marker element for the precise implantation of stents

Details Marker element for the precise implantation of stents Marker element for the precise implantation of stents

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Isabella, David (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Having marker

C623S001110

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002820

ABSTRACT:
The present invention concerns a marker element (1) for marking one or more boundaries of a section of a stent (2) with a mesh (20), the marker element (1) including a radiopaque material and being fitted on a device (5) for the delivery of the self-expanding stent (2) into a body vessel, the device (5) including a tubular element (6) which is inserted through the stent (2). The marker element (1) between the stent (2) and the tubular element (6) can slide on the tubular element (6) and engages detachably into the mesh (20) of the stent (2). The invention further concerns a device (5) for the delivery of a self-expanding stent (2) into a body vessel which is fitted with a marker element (1) of this type.

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