Patent ID: 7396366
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A ureteral stent, comprising: an elongate member defining an axis and having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; a first extension member extending from said proximal end portion and having an unconstrained configuration in which said first extension member extends away from said axis, said first extension member further including a proximal end and a distal end; and a second extension member extending from said proximal end portion and having an unconstrained configuration in which said second extension member extends away from said axis, said second extension member further including a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end of said first extension member being coupled to said proximal end of said second extension member, said first extension member and said second extension member each being homogenous, in said unconstrained configurations said first extension member and said second extension member are sufficiently spaced apart from each other, and are sufficiently rigid, to collectively help retain at least a portion of the stent within a bladder of the patient.