The production of biliary stents makes use of three fundamentally different technologies:
"S":
Fixed, braided stent structure consisting of one
nitinol wire that is braided into a tube shape. This gives the stent its
characteristic form through the memory effect, and it reassumes this shape
every time it is deformed.
"D":
In contrast to the "S" sent, in a
"D" stent two nitinol wires are braided together. This allows the
stent to maintain its form at a defined radial strength through the memory
effect in the radial direction. It can be retracted in the axial direction to
bend while the stent maintains its form. This provides an ideal balance of
radial strength and flexibility, and is an advantage particularly if the stent
needs to be placed in tortuous anatomies.
"ComVi":
The "ComVi" stent produced by Taewoong
consists of two nested "D" stents that are separated from each other
by a PTFE foil. This design provides optimum radial strength and the PTFE
membrane prevents tissue ingrowth. The outer stent structure also prevents
migration.
Closed-cell with braided structure
High degree of flexibility and optimum radial strength
Both head ends (8 mm larger than the rear) contribute to minimizing migration
Silicone coating and soft, rounded ends
Reduces ingrowth of tissue and the hyperplasia response
Visible green retrieval string for easy removal
Radiopaque markers: Four on both ends and two in the middle
Non-fixated cell with woven structure
Minimal shortening for exact positioning
Optimum combination of radial and axial strength for maintaining the luminal patency in tortuous anatomy
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two in the middle
Large-cell structure for easy second stenting
The large cell design makes it possible to easily position the second stent
The low axial strength and optimum axial strength help the stent to adjust closely to the hiliary-biliary anatomy in order to increase patient comfort
Optimised design for SIS (stent-in-stent) procedures
The adjustable vertical axis can easily be moved to the side during the SIS procedure for the second stent, while the buckling resistance of the stent is simultaneously increased
The 6 Fr delivery system allows for easy access to the lesion and enables smoother distribution
7.8 Fr delivery systems are also available
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two in the middle
PTFE coating for easy removal
Percutaneous placement and removal by means of a retrieval hook via a retrieval string at the proximal end
Radiopaque markers: Four on both ends and two in the middle
Partially covered design
Anti-migration end is guided out of the wall of the stomach and prevents migration in the left intrahepatic canal
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two at the end of the covered part
Prevents migration and maintains lumen apposition
Complete silicone coating prevents leakage and ingrowth
The flexible design allows for adjustable placement independent of wall thickness
8, 10, 16 mm diameter enables the use of various indications
Closed-cell with braided construction
Flexible and unbreakable
Atraumatic ends
Less hyperplasia on the margins
Silicone coating on the inside and outside
Lowers the risk of tumour growth.
Supports the smooth flow of bile
The retrieval string enables safe and easy removal
Closed-cell with braided construction
Flexible and unbreakable
Atraumatic ends
Less hyperplasia on the margins
Silicone coating on the inside and outside
Lowers the risk of tumour growth
Supports the smooth flow of bile
The retrieval string enables safe and easy removal
Irregular cell sizes with various levels of segmented radial strength with flanged ends
Irregular cell sizes of the segmented radial strength do not press the side branches completely together in order to prevent stent-related sepsis or pancreatitis
Anti-migration: Both flanged ends lower the risk of migration
Easy removal: Complete PTFE (body section) and silicone-coated design (both flanged ends) combined with a retrieval string at the proximal end of the stent for easy removal
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two in the middle
Characteristic waist in the middle part of the stent
The waist shape of the stent allows for high radial strength and prevents migration
Short stent length
The use of a short stents above the stricture prevents pressure from being exerted on a large part of the normal channel, by which the potential risk of necrosis and fibrosis is reduced
Long radiopaque platinum retrieval string made of platinum
The long platinum retrieval string allows for easy removal from the high position of the CBD
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two in the middle
Broad and smooth flanged edges lower the risk of migration and the possibility of stent-related luminal damage
Available in various diameters (up to 16 mm)
Optimisation of drainage and provision of a sufficient path for subsequent necrosectomy
Retrieval string for repositioning or simple removal
Radiopaque markers: Three on both ends and two in the middle