BIOABSORBABLE MARKER HAVING RADIOPAQUE CONSTITUENTS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

摘要

A temporary bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) for use on an implantable endoprosthesis (16). The bioabsorbable-radiopaque marker (14) is adapted to be disposed on or adjacent an implantable endoprosthesis (16) in a bo dy lumen (12) for a predetermined amount of time until the bioabsorbable and radiopaque materials are absorbed or dispersed in the body.