Medical Product Catalogue

Stents are medical devices used to keep blood vessels open and ensure proper blood flow. There are several types of stents, each designed for specific medical conditions and applications. Here are the main types of stents:

1. Bare Metal Stents (BMS):

• Made of metal, typically stainless steel or cobalt-chromium.
• Used to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries.
• Do not have any coating.

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2. Drug-Eluting Stents (DES):

• Coated with medication that is slowly released to prevent the artery from becoming blocked again.
• The medication helps reduce the risk of restenosis (re-narrowing of the artery).

3. Bioabsorbable Stents:

• Also known as biodegradable or resorbable stents.
• Made from materials that dissolve or are absorbed by the body over time.
• Designed to provide temporary support to the blood vessel and then disappear.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

4. Covered Stents (Stent Grafts):

• Have a synthetic fabric covering.
• Used in larger arteries, such as the aorta, to treat aneurysms or tears.
  
  
  

5. Dual Therapy Stents: 

• Combine drug-eluting properties with a biodegradable coating.
• Aim to enhance healing and reduce the risk of restenosis.
  
  
  

6. Self-Expanding Stents:

• Made of a flexible material that expands on its own once inside the blood vessel.
• Often used in peripheral arteries (e.g., in the legs) and for certain types of heart valve repair.

7. Balloon-Expandable Stents: 

• Mounted on a balloon catheter and expanded by inflating the balloon.
• Commonly used in coronary arteries.

8. Peripheral Vascular Stents:

• Designed for use in peripheral arteries, such as those in the legs or kidneys.
• Can be bare metal or drug-eluting.

9. Ureteral Stents: 

• Used to maintain the patency of the ureter (the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder).
• Typically used in urological procedures.

10. Prostatic Stents:

• Used to keep the urethra open in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

11. Esophageal Stents:

• Used to keep the esophagus open in patients with esophageal cancer or strictures.

12. Tracheobronchial Stents:

• Used to keep the airways open in patients with tracheal or bronchial obstructions.

These stents vary in their design, materials, and specific applications, catering to a wide range of medical needs.