APPARATUS FOR TESTING A PROSTHESIS

摘要

Systems, methods, and devices are provided for testing a drug eluting prosthesis. A drug eluting prosthesis is placed within a conduit that is coupled at one end to a first conduit frame and at a second end to a second conduit frame. The first conduit frame is coupled to the second conduit frame using a movable shaft, such that the first conduit frame and the second conduit frame can move relative to each other. When the first conduit frame and the second conduit frame are moved relative to each other, they expose the conduit and the drug eluting prosthesis to compressive or tensile forces. While the drug eluting prosthesis is being exposed to compressive or tensile forces, a fluid flow is provided through the conduit to test the particle shed rate of the drug eluting prosthesis.

主权项

1. An apparatus for testing a prosthesis, comprising:
a first conduit frame disposed to be coupled to a first end of a conduit, wherein the conduit is disposed to receive a prosthesis; a second conduit frame disposed to be coupled to a second end of the conduit opposite the first end; a movable shaft disposed to cause relative motion between the first conduit frame and the second conduit frame, the prosthesis thereby being exposed to a tensile or a compressive force as a result of the relative motion; and a pump for providing a flow of fluid through the conduit and the prosthesis at least while the movable shaft is in motion.