Method for introducing a curable stent using catheter with light

Details Method for introducing a curable stent using catheter with light Method for introducing a curable stent using catheter with light

1997-09-09

1999-12-07

Dvorak, Linda C. M.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Light application

606 13, 606 14, 606 15, 606 16, 604 96, A61N 130

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059975709

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for introducing a stent inside the body of a patient. The stent is made of a material that cures due to the action of light. A catheter having an inflatable balloon adjacent its distal end is provided. Also provided is a light conductor comprising a transparent, elongated member, the elongated member having a smooth, outer wall along most of its length with a portion of the light conductor within the balloon having a rougher outer wall to allow light to project laterally outwardly through the wall. The balloon carries on substantially its entire surface a partially reflective layer to permit the light to be partly reflected and partly transmitted through the same portions of the wall of the balloon. The stent is cured by providing light to the light conductor.

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