US5147385A
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Stent and catheter for the introduction of the stent
Assignee: Schneider Europe GmbH
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Filing: 1990-10-25
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Granted: 1992-09-15
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Expires: 2010-10-25
Abstract
Abstract A method for using stent which is a hollow, cylindrical structure made of a synthetic substance which becomes plastic and malleable in a temperature range from 45° to 75° Celsius. The stent is brought to the desired site, for example a stenosed section of an artery, by means of a heatable balloon catheter. The stent is heated at the site to be treated and whilst in the plastic state is expanded through dilatation of a balloon. After being cooled to body temperature the expanded stent retains the form achieved. The body fluids bring about complete biodegradation of the implanted stent.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas Beck
- 👤 Norbert A. Nanko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/90; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/04; A61L31/06; A61F2/91; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/92; Y10S623/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of treating a stenosed section of a blood vessel; said method comprising: a) providing an intravascular stent having a hollow cylindrical structure and constructed of a material which has a melting point or a softening range between about 45° and 75° Celsius; b) providing a balloon catheter having means whereby the balloon thereof is heatable when disposed intravascularly; c) mounting the stent on said balloon by slightly inflating the balloon; d) employing the balloon catheter to deliver the mounted stent to the stenosed section; e) heating the balloon to a temperature sufficient to soften the stent mounted thereon, and subsequently inflating the balloon to thereby radially expand the stent until it resides against the inner wall of the vessel with slight pressure; f) discontinuing the heating of the balloon to thereby allow the stent to harden in its radially expanded configuration; and g) deflating the balloon and withdrawing the balloon catheter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
153 words
A method of treating a stenosed section of a blood vessel; said method comprising: a) providing an intravascular stent having a hollow cylindrical structure and constructed of a material which has a melting point or a softening range between about 45° and 75° Celsius; b) providing a balloon catheter having means whereby the balloon thereof is heatable when disposed intravascularly; c) mounting the stent on said balloon by slightly inflating the balloon; d) employing the balloon catheter to deliver the mounted stent to the stenosed section; e) heating the balloon to a temperature sufficient to soften the stent mounted thereon, and subsequently inflating the balloon to thereby radially expand the stent until it resides against the inner wall of the vessel with slight pressure; f) discontinuing the heating of the balloon to thereby allow the stent to harden in its radially expanded configuration; and g) deflating the balloon and withdrawing the balloon catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the stent material is biodegradable in body fluids.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as claimed in claim 2 wherein the material is a polymer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as claimed in claim 3 wherein the material is an aliphatic polyester.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method as claimed in claim 4 wherein the material is poly-E-caprolactone.
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