Patent ID: 8852289
Filing Date: 2014-10-07
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A ureteral stent, comprising: an elongated portion defining a longitudinal axis and a lumen; a retention portion extending from a first end portion of the elongated portion and configured to help retain at least a portion of the ureteral stent in a kidney of a patient; a flared portion extending from a second end portion of the elongated portion, the flared portion defining a median axis, the flared portion being tilted with respect to the elongated portion such that the median axis of the flared portion forms an acute angle with the longitudinal axis of the elongated portion; and an elastic member embedded within a sidewall of the flared portion, the elastic member being in a shape of a planar loop, the loop being tilted with respect to the elongated portion, the elastic member being proximally disposed from a distal rim of the flared portion.