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Helical mesh endoprosthesis and methods of use
Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc
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Filing: 1998-03-25
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Granted: 2002-07-30
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Expires: 2018-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A stent including 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 that preferably provides about 60% open space or more. Alternative embodiments of the stent include free ends that preferentially overlap neighboring turns of the coil, and integrally formed barbs that enhance resistance to 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
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:56
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: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 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, the helical mesh coil being biased to an expanded state wherein neighboring turns between the first and second free ends have no overlap, the helical mesh coil having a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between neighboring turns in the expanded state, the helical mesh coil being reducible to a contracted state wherein at least some of the neighboring turns telescope within one another to facilitate delivery within a body lumen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 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, the helical mesh coil being biased to an expanded state wherein neighboring turns between the first and second free ends have no overlap, the helical mesh coil having a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between neighboring turns in the expanded state, the helical mesh coil being reducible to a contracted state wherein at least some of the neighboring turns telescope within one another to facilitate delivery within a body lumen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 , wherein each turn of the helical mesh coil has a width of at least about one-quarter of the maximum expanded circumference of the stent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 , wherein the helical mesh coil comprises a lattice formed of a multiplicity of openings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stent as defined in claim 1 , wherein the helical mesh coil comprises edges between the neighboring turns that are free from projections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stent as defined in claim 4 , wherein the edges are squared or rounded.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
111 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, the helical mesh coil comprising an expanded state wherein neighboring turns between the first and second free ends have no overlap and little or no gaps therebetween, the helical mesh coil being reducible to a contracted state to facilitate delivery within a body lumen, wherein the first and second free ends include tabs that overlap neighboring turns of the helical mesh coil for fixing the free ends of the helical mesh coil.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
111 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, the helical mesh coil comprising an expanded state wherein neighboring turns between the first and second free ends have no overlap and little or no gaps therebetween, the helical mesh coil being reducible to a contracted state to facilitate delivery within a body lumen, wherein the first and second free ends include tabs that overlap neighboring turns of the helical mesh coil for fixing the free ends of the helical mesh coil.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising the steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter wherein at least some of the neighboring tunis telescope within one another; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; and expanding the stent from the contracted state to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the helical mesh coil having no overlap and having a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between neighboring turns in the expanded state.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising the steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter wherein at least some of the neighboring tunis telescope within one another; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; and expanding the stent from the contracted state to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the helical mesh coil having no overlap and having a pitch sufficient to prevent formation of gaps between neighboring turns in the expanded state.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , further comprising dilating the body lumen with a dilatation device prior to expanding the stent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , wherein the step of expanding the stent comprises the steps of: expanding the stent using a mechanical expander so that the stent conforms to the shape of the mechanical expander and engages an interior wall of the body lumen; and removing the mechanical expander.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method as defined in claim 7 , wherein the step of expanding the stent comprises: releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to the expanded state, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; applying an engagement force to the released portion of the stent to secure it against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; applying an engagement force to the released portion of the stent to secure it against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the step of releasing the rest of the stent comprises the steps of: expanding the stent using a mechanical expander so that the stent engages an interior wall of the body lumen; and removing the mechanical expander.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the step of releasing the rest of the stent comprises the steps of: expanding the stent using a mechanical expander so that the stent engages an interior wall of the body lumen; and removing the mechanical expander.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with a thread-like retractable and flexible retaining element.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
155 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with a thread-like retractable and flexible retaining element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 13 , wherein at least one of the releasing steps comprises withdrawing proximally at least part of the retaining element.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with first and second thread-like retractable and flexible retaining elements.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
157 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with first and second thread-like retractable and flexible retaining elements.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 15 , wherein the first releasing step comprises withdrawing the first retaining element, and the second releasing step comprises withdrawing the second retaining element.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises: retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with first and second recess elements; and retaining a mid-section portion of the stent between the first and second free ends of the stent with a thread-like retractable and flexible retaining element.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
179 words
A method for supporting a body lumen, the method comprising steps of: providing a stent comprising a helical mesh coil having first and second free ends, a maximum expanded circumference, and a plurality of turns, the stent being rolled to a contracted state of reduced diameter; retaining the stent in the contracted state while transluminally inserting the stent to a desired location in a body lumen; releasing a portion of the stent from the contracted state; securing the released portion of the stent against an interior wall of the body lumen; and releasing the rest of the stent from the contracted state, the stent expanding to an expanded state conforming to the shape of the body lumen at the desired location, the secured portion of the stent experiencing no substantial axial displacement, wherein the retaining step comprises: retaining the first and second free ends of the stent with first and second recess elements; and retaining a mid-section portion of the stent between the first and second free ends of the stent with a thread-like retractable and flexible retaining element.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein the first releasing step comprises withdrawing the retaining element.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
101 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and the plurality of turns comprise a width of at least about one quarter of a maximum expanded circumference in the expanded state. adjacent turns.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
101 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and the plurality of turns comprise a width of at least about one quarter of a maximum expanded circumference in the expanded state. adjacent turns.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
104 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and at least one of the first and second ends has a width less than a width of the plurality of turns between the first and second ends.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
104 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, each turn having a substantially rectangular cross-section, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and at least one of the first and second ends has a width less than a width of the plurality of turns between the first and second ends.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
81 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and at least one of the first and second ends are tapered.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
81 words
A stent for supporting a body lumen, the stent comprising: a helical coil comprising a plurality of turns and first and second free ends, the helical coil being expandable from a contracted state to an expanded state, wherein a plurality of adjacent turns of the helical coil telescope within one another in the contracted state, the plurality of adjacent turns do not overlap one another in the expanded state, and at least one of the first and second ends are tapered.
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