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US 2020/0138606 A1Published application
Stent
AssigneeQ3 Medical Devices Limited
InventorEric K. Mangiardi
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Abstract
A stent is disclosed that has an elongated body composed of a bioabsorbable polymer having a proximal end, a distal end, two open spiral channels formed on the exterior surface of the body to provide fluid communication between the proximal end and the distal end. The stent also has a central lumen open at the proximal and distal ends of the stent for the passage of a guide wire. A method for using the stent and a kit containing the stent are also disclosed.
Claims12
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A method of emplacing a stent in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
- establishing an entry portal into a vessel, duct or lumen contiguous with a target site for stent placement;
- advancing a guide wire through the entry portal and said vessel, duct or lumen contiguous to said target site;
- advancing said stent along said guide wire to said target site, said stent comprising an elongated body composed of a biodegradable material having a proximal end, a distal end, and two open spiral channels formed on the exterior surface of said body to provide fluid communication between said proximal end and said distal end, and a central lumen open at the proximal and distal ends of said stent for the passage of a guide wire, wherein said central lumen has a circular, oval or elliptical cross-section and is not in fluid communication with said open spiral channels;
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- withdrawing the guide wire.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.