| abstract |
(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To re-produce stenosis, move away from a desired place in a body passage, or cause laceration therein. The present invention comprises first and second ends and a first end. And a wall surface disposed between the second ends, the wall surface being formed by a plurality of intersecting elongate members, and having an expandable and inflatable portion associated with the catheter. A catheter including means for attaching and retaining the expandable tubular prosthesis, such that upon inflation of the expandable and expandable portion of the catheter, the prosthesis contacts the body passage. And are formed radially outward. An articulation in the form of a rounded wire frame loop connects similar stent bodies. The rounded open connectors and shortened cells in the stent allow for greater flexibility. |