System and method for use of flexible anti-reflux ureteral stent

    公开(公告)号:US10398541B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-03

    申请号:US14774513

    申请日:2014-03-13

    IPC分类号: A61F2/04 A61M27/00

    摘要: The multi-material stent includes a renal portion and a bladder portion with respective, different hardness. A valve is disposed within the stent to guide liquid from the renal portion of the stent to the bladder portion of the stent. The present invention relates towards systems and method for stents. More particularly, the invention relates to a stent designed to increase patient comfort by minimizing irritation and reflux through the use of a stent that incorporates one or more flexible elements, which may involve materials with varying degrees of hardness, and a valve disposed therein.