: 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.
: A specific "negative pressure" technique is used for 30 seconds to remove air bubbles before deploying the stent to ensure uniform expansion. g60489.mp4
: 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. : It consists of a 316L stainless steel
The iCast system is a balloon-expandable medical device used to treat narrowing in blood vessels, specifically the iliac arteries in the pelvis and legs. : While its primary use in the United
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