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Ureteral stent for improved patient comfort

  • US 7,678,154 B2
  • Filed: 01/09/2006
  • Issued: 03/16/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A ureteral stent, comprising:

  • a tubular body defining a lumen and an opening on a proximal end, the opening being in communication with the lumen, the tubular body configured to be disposed at least partially within a ureter of a patient; and

    a filament member coupled to a proximal end portion of the tubular body and having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion defining a closed loop, the first portion extending from an opening defined in a side wall of the tubular body, the second portion extending through the opening on the proximal end of the tubular body, the filament member configured to be disposed at least partially within a bladder of the patient.

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