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Helical mesh endoprosthesis and methods of use
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1997-03-18
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Granted: 1998-10-20
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Expires: 2017-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A stent comprising a helical mesh coil is provided having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a band width equal to at least one-quarter to one-third of the maximum expanded circumference of the stent. The helical mesh has a multiplicity of openings forming a lattice which preferably provides about 60% open space or more. Alternative embodiments of the helical mesh may include specially designed free ends that preferentially overlap neighboring turns of the coil, to ensure that the free ends of the stent do not project into the body lumen, and integrally formed barbs that induce a ratcheting effect that ensures that the stent resists localized compressive forces. Methods of deploying the helical mesh coil stent also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Farhad Khosravi
- 👤 Michael Hogendijk
- 👤 Michael R. Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/82; A61F2/86; A61F2/88; A61F2/92; A61F2/90; A61F2/91; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical mesh coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the stent having a maximum expanded diameter, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a width about equal to the maximum expanded diameter of the stent, the helical mesh coil including a lattice formed of a multiplicity of openings, wherein the helical mesh coil is delivered transluminally to a position within the body lumen in a contracted state and supports the body lumen in an expanded state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical mesh coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the stent having a maximum expanded diameter, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a width about equal to the maximum expanded diameter of the stent, the helical mesh coil including a lattice formed of a multiplicity of openings, wherein the helical mesh coil is delivered transluminally to a position within the body lumen in a contracted state and supports the body lumen in an expanded state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 wherein the helical mesh coil has a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between the plurality of turns when the stent is deployed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stent as defined in claim 2 wherein some of the turns of the helical mesh coil telescope within one another when the stent is wound to a contracted state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 wherein some of the multiplicity of openings have a shape selected from the group consisting of polygons and circles.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stent as defined in claim 4 wherein the multiplicity of openings assist in embedding the stent in the intima of the body lumen.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The stent as defined in claim 5 further comprising a plurality of barbs, the plurality of barbs providing a ratcheting effect to the stent, so that the stent resists contraction after deployment in the body lumen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stent as defined in claim 6 wherein the plurality of barbs is integrally formed with the multiplicity of openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 wherein the first and second ends include tabs that preferentially overlap neighboring turns of the helical mesh coil, thereby fixing the free ends against the wall of the body lumen.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 wherein the stent comprises a nickel-titanium alloy in its super-elastic state.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent as defined in claim 9 wherein the stent is formed from a flat sheet having a thickness in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 mils.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
102 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, a thickness, and a plurality of turns, each turn of the coil having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a width of at least about one-quarter of the maximum expanded circumference of the stent, the helical mesh coil including a lattice formed of a multiplicity of openings, wherein the stent has a contracted state suitable for transluminal delivery and an expanded state for supporting the body lumen when deployed at a selected one of a range of expanded circumferences.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
102 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, a thickness, and a plurality of turns, each turn of the coil having a substantially rectangular cross-section and a width of at least about one-quarter of the maximum expanded circumference of the stent, the helical mesh coil including a lattice formed of a multiplicity of openings, wherein the stent has a contracted state suitable for transluminal delivery and an expanded state for supporting the body lumen when deployed at a selected one of a range of expanded circumferences.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The stent as defined in claim 11 wherein the helical mesh coil has a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between the plurality of turns when the stent is deployed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The stent as defined in claim 12 wherein some of the turns of the helical mesh coil telescope within one another when the stent is wound to a contracted state.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The stent as defined in claim 11 wherein some of the multiplicity of openings have a shape selected from the group consisting of polygons and circles.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stent as defined in claim 14 wherein the multiplicity of openings assist in encapsulating the stent in the intima of the body lumen.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The stent as defined in claim 15 further comprising a plurality of barbs, the plurality of barbs providing a ratcheting effect to the stent, so that the stent resists contraction once deployed in the body lumen.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stent as defined in claim 16 wherein the plurality of barbs is integrally formed with the multiplicity of openings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
The stent as defined in claim 11 wherein the first and second ends include tabs that preferentially overlap neighboring turns of the helical mesh coil, thereby fixing the free ends against the wall of the body lumen.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stent as defined in claim 11 wherein the stent comprises a resilient biocompatible material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stent as defined in claim 19 wherein the stent comprises a nickel-titanium alloy.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent as defined in claim 11 wherein the stent is formed from a flat sheet having a thickness in a range of 1.0 to 5.0 mils.
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