US5984965A
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Anti-reflux reinforced stent
Assignee: MMC/GATX PARTNERSHIP NO 1
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Filing: 1997-08-28
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Granted: 1999-11-16
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Expires: 2017-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A stent for maintaining the patency of a body passage including an elongate flexible body, at least one lumen extending the length of the body, a filament disposed along the elongate flexible body for inhibiting the fracture of the body within the body passage, and a valve for preventing the passage of fluid along the lumen in one direction. The filament is helically wound about the length of the elongate body. Hydrophilic and microbial coatings are applied to the surfaces of the stent and the stent is preferably constructed of a bioresorbable material.
Inventors
- 👤 Tracey E. Knapp
- 👤 John R. Frigstad
- 👤 Michael J. Magliochetti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/82; A61F2/94; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/22; A61B17/22031; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61L; A61L31/00; A61L31/14; A61M; A61M27/00; A61M27/002; A61M27/008; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016; A61M25/00; A61M25/0043
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A stent for placement in a body passage, said stent comprising: an elongate flexible body having a proximal and a distal end, means disposed along said elongate body for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers which, when said stent is placed in said body passage, permit the passage of masses from said proximal end to said distal end but not in the opposite direction, means on said elongate flexible body for self-retaining said body in place within said body passage, and a high tensile strength filament disposed within the means for defining spaced-apart barriers and extending along said elongate body for increasing the tensile strength of said elongate flexible body such that fracturing of said elongate flexible body is inhibited.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A stent for placement in a body passage, said stent comprising: an elongate flexible body having a proximal and a distal end, means disposed along said elongate body for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers which, when said stent is placed in said body passage, permit the passage of masses from said proximal end to said distal end but not in the opposite direction, means on said elongate flexible body for self-retaining said body in place within said body passage, and a high tensile strength filament disposed within the means for defining spaced-apart barriers and extending along said elongate body for increasing the tensile strength of said elongate flexible body such that fracturing of said elongate flexible body is inhibited.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said filament is helically wound about said elongate flexible body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said filament extends from said proximal end to said distal end of said elongate body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said filament is bonded to an outer surface of said elongate flexible body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said filament is disposed about a particular section of said elongate body to selectively reinforce said particular section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein each of said elongate flexible body, said means for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers, and said means for self-retaining said body include a smooth, hydrophilic surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said stent includes an anti-microbial coating disposed on a surface of said stent for inhibiting microbial deposition on said surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said stent is constructed from a material having an anti-microbial treatment formed therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent according to claim 8, wherein said material comprises a polymer and said anti-microbial treatment comprises silver ions doped in said polymer.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said stent is constructed of a bioresorbable material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The stent according to claim 10, wherein said bioresorbable material is a resorbable lactide polymer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stent according to claim 1, wherein said elongate body is of solid construction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
163 words
A stent for placement in a body passage, said stent comprising: an elongate flexible body having a proximal and a distal end and at least one lumen extending from said proximal to said distal end, means disposed along said elongate flexible body for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers which, when said stent is placed in said body passage, permit the passage of masses from said proximal end to said distal end but not in the opposite direction, means on said elongate flexible body for self-retaining said body in place within said body passage, a slit valve disposed at said distal end of said elongate body for preventing the passage of fluid along said lumen from said distal end to said proximal end, and a high tensile strength filament disposed within the means for defining spaced-apart barriers and extending along said elongate body for increasing the tensile strength of said elongate flexible body such that fracturing of said elongate flexible body is inhibited.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
163 words
A stent for placement in a body passage, said stent comprising: an elongate flexible body having a proximal and a distal end and at least one lumen extending from said proximal to said distal end, means disposed along said elongate flexible body for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers which, when said stent is placed in said body passage, permit the passage of masses from said proximal end to said distal end but not in the opposite direction, means on said elongate flexible body for self-retaining said body in place within said body passage, a slit valve disposed at said distal end of said elongate body for preventing the passage of fluid along said lumen from said distal end to said proximal end, and a high tensile strength filament disposed within the means for defining spaced-apart barriers and extending along said elongate body for increasing the tensile strength of said elongate flexible body such that fracturing of said elongate flexible body is inhibited.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The stent according to claim 13, wherein each of said elongate flexible body, said means for defining a series of spaced-apart barriers, and said means for self-retaining said body include a smooth, hydrophilic surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
The stent according to claim 13, wherein said stent includes an anti-microbial coating disposed on a surface thereof for inhibiting microbial deposition on said surface.
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