Sorin Biomedica Cardio S.p.a.

Benito Chinaglia

Giovanni Rolando

Franco Vallana

Maria Curcio

The stent for angioplasty has a body in the form of a generally tubular casing capable of being dilated in use from a radially-contracted position to a radially-expanded position. The body includes a support structure made from a first material capable of withstanding this dilation without losing its structural integrity. A structure made from a second material which has been rendered radioactive following the exposure of the stent itself to a neutron flux is associated with at least a portion of the carrying structure.

Stent for angioplasty and a production process therefor

A device, method, and kit for conveying a radioactive agent to a site of stenosis. The device includes a body portion to be disposed about the surface of a stent. The device comprises a radioactive agent. The device is capable of expanding, thus following the deployment movement of the stent, and is used to counter restenosis.

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Turin, Italy

Benito Chinaglia