Self-expanding endovascular stent with silicone coating
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1. A self-expanding stent comprising:
- a cylindrical main frame of a first diameter and comprising a plurality of unit structures, each unit structure formed in an endless zig-zag configuration;
a plurality of connecting members for connecting the unit structures to one another while allowing expansion and contraction of the main frame;
an anti-migration frame fastened to the main frame for preventing the stent from migrating, the anti-migration frame having the same structure as the main frame and a second diameter larger than the first diameter of the main frame; and
a mesh wrapped around an outer surface formed by the main frame and the anti-migration frame,wherein the stent further comprises a coating of silicone rubber over the mesh.
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Abstract
A radially expandable stent is useful for holding a passageway open by placing the stent into a lumen. The stent includes a cylindrical frame formed by a plurality of unit structures. Each unit structure is of a closed zig-zag configuration including an endless series of straight sections joined by bends. The plurality of unit structures are arranged end to end to form the frame. A plurality of connecting members connect the unit structures together. The outer surface of the frame is wrapped with mesh, which is preferably coated with silicone rubber.
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1. A self-expanding stent comprising:
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a cylindrical main frame of a first diameter and comprising a plurality of unit structures, each unit structure formed in an endless zig-zag configuration; a plurality of connecting members for connecting the unit structures to one another while allowing expansion and contraction of the main frame; an anti-migration frame fastened to the main frame for preventing the stent from migrating, the anti-migration frame having the same structure as the main frame and a second diameter larger than the first diameter of the main frame; and a mesh wrapped around an outer surface formed by the main frame and the anti-migration frame, wherein the stent further comprises a coating of silicone rubber over the mesh. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A self-expanding stent comprising:
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a cylindrical main frame of a first diameter comprising a plurality of unit structures and having an axial direction, each of the unit structures comprising a unitary member formed into an endless zig-zag configuration, and having an axial direction which coincides with the axial direction of the cylindrical main frame; a plurality of connecting members for connecting the unit structures to one another with the unit structures abutting and being stacked in an axial direction, and for allowing radial expansion and contraction of the main frame; an anti-migration frame fastened to the main frame for preventing the stent from migrating, the anti-migration frame having the same structure as the main frame and a second diameter larger than the first diameter of the main frame; and a mesh wrapped around an outer surface formed by the main frame and the anti-migration members, wherein the stent further comprises a coating of silicone rubber over the mesh.
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