STENT CONCEPT FOR MINIMIZATION OF DEPLOYMENT RELATED WALL SHEAR AND INJURY

摘要

A stent device for minimizing deployment related injuries. The stent device includes at least one structural block (22) of a desired length and includes a plurality of projection struts (24). The projection struts (24) each have a defined shape, and form a foldable pattern so that the stent device folds onto itself. An expansion mechanism is stored within the structural block (22). The expansion mechanism unfolds the foldable patterns of the projection struts (24) using expansion so that minimal damage occurs to a vessel wall.