Polymeric stent suitable for imaging by MRI and fluoroscopy

摘要

An endovascular implant, stent or other medical device formed from a polymeric material, compounded with one or more materials to render the stent visible under both magnetic resonance imaging and x-ray based fluoroscopy procedures. The stent is adaptable to be placed in any body lumen and is contemplated to be a permanent or a biodegradeable implant.