Method of manufacturing custom intravascular devices

摘要

A method for manufacturing a custom-sized intravascular device includes the steps of (1) measuring the diameter of a diseased vessel, and (2) manufacturing the custom-sized intravascular device according to the diameter. Optionally, the method includes the steps of measuring a plurality of diameters of the diseased vessel and a length along the vessel, and manufacturing the custom-sized intravascular device according to the plurality of diameters and length. Also enclosed herein is a method of performing a surgical procedure utilizing a custom-sized intravascular device manufactured according to the invention.