The Jengu stent from HIlzo is similar to the covered ureteric stents. Its PTFE covered on both siides of the nitinol mesh and has a string to aid percutaneous removal. It's available in 8 and 10mm diameters and 6,8, and 10cm lengths. There is a 50cm delivery system for a percutaneous...
read full descriptionThis biodegraedable stent from Medtronic has a double helical shape and is said to allow the bile/pancreatic fluid to flow around the outside of the stent. There are two varieties, a fast degrading and a slow degrading profile although they do not state the likely degradation time period. It...
read full descriptionThis biodegradeable stent from Q3 Medical is said to have the advantages of a metal stent but will biodegrade meaning it is non permanent. They state it has minimal recoil and shortening and the stricture does not require prior preparation. The stent comes in 8 and 10mm diameters and can be...
read full descriptionThis is a low profile internal/external drain designed for more long term biliary drainage for example when placed across a chronic biliary stricture. This sort of device is easier to maintain for the patient and more comfortable than traditional drainage catheters. The proximal portion...
read full descriptionThis open cell balloon mounted stent from Boston is claimed to have excellent radial force. Their website compares it with 5 other selected stents. It is available in 6-10mm diameters and lengths from 17-57mm. It can be inserted through 6 and 7F sheaths (depending on stent size). ...
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