Here are the requirements for our stent:
- The device must have a radial resistive force to maintain patency and resist the force applied by the iliac artery.
- The device must maintain proper fluid flow dynamics.
- The device on the vessel wall must keep the endothelium intact.
- The device must maintain a clinically relevant placement in the body after deployment.
- The product line must be available in discrete sizes to meet surgical need.
- The device must be hemocompatible.
- The device must be able to resist corrosion in the body.
- The device must be visible under fluroscopy during delivery.
- The device must be compatible with current surgical technique.