PHOTO-REGENERATIVE STENT

Abstract: an illustrative stent includes an elongated tubular member forming a tubular wall, the elongated tubular member configured to move between a radially collapsed configuration and a radially expanded configuration. a polymer coating may be disposed on a surface of the tubular wall. a photolabile layer may be disposed on an inner surface of the polymer coating. the photolabile layer may include a photodegradable polymer.

Inventor(s): Adam McGraw

CPC Classification: A61L31/18 (METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed ; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs ; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes ))

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