COATED STENTS WITH BETTER GRIPPING ABILITY

摘要

A medical device delivery apparatus is provided which comprises a catheter having an expandable and contractible member and an expandable medical devic e disposed about the expandable and contractible member. At least portions of at least one of the medical device and the expandable and contractible member have a pressure sensitive adhesive applied thereto to adhere the medical device to the expandable and contractible member. The pressure sensitive adhesive is selected so as to release the medical device from the expandable and contractible member upon contraction of the member from an expanded stat e. Suitable medical devices include stents.