ECHOGENIC STENT

摘要

An echogenic medical device such as a stent for insertion into a biological tissue or vessel comprising an elongate tube and having at least one lumen extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The elongate tube comprises a material having an acoustic impedance different from the acoustic impedance of the biological tissue or vessel of a patient body such that ultrasonic imaging of the tube inside the patient's body may be achieved. The elongate tube may comprise a plastic material such as polyethylene or any formable, pliable material which may be molded and/or extruded to a variety of shapes depending upon a specific application.