Method of using expandable polymeric stent with memory

Details Method of using expandable polymeric stent with memory Method of using expandable polymeric stent with memory

1992-04-24

1993-11-02

Isabella, David

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent structure

600 36, 623 12, A61F 206

Patent

active

052580202

ABSTRACT:
Self-restrained stent for use in a lumen of a vessel of a patient having a body with the vessel therein, comprising a substantially cylindrical member formed of a plastic material having a built-in elastic predetermined diameter and having a memory provided therein of a diameter greater than the predetermined diameter. The plastic is characterized in that it will attempt to assume the greater diameter in its memory upon occurrence of one or more of the following conditions:

REFERENCES:
patent: 4904272 (1990-02-01), Middleton et al.

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