: The delivery system must be flushed with sterile saline and the balloon inflation port must be pre-filled with a saline/contrast mixture.
: It is typically compatible with 6 and 7 French introducer sheaths and comes in various diameters ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm. Key Components Mentioned in Instructional Materials g60489.mp4
: A specific "negative pressure" technique is used for 30 seconds to remove air bubbles before deploying the stent to ensure uniform expansion. : The delivery system must be flushed with
: It consists of a 316L stainless steel stent fully encapsulated in expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). This film-cast technology helps prevent tissue from growing through the stent and reduces the risk of vessel perforation. : It consists of a 316L stainless steel
: While its primary use in the United States is for tracheobronchial strictures (holding open airways), it is widely used internationally for atherosclerotic disease in the iliac arteries.