BIFURCATED STENT AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME

摘要

A bifurcated stent and a stent configuration for manufacture of a bifurcated stent are disclosed. The bifurcated stent includes a first mono-tubular stent, a second mono-tubular stent and a third mono-tubular stent connected at their proximal ends to form the bifurcated stent. The first, second and third mono-tubular stents are connected using a first, second and third intraconnect extending from the proximal end of the first, second and third mono-tubular stents. A reinforcing member may also be provided to reinforce the connection between the intraconnects. A reinforcing connector may also be provided.