Patent ID: 8252065
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A ureteral stent, comprising: an elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, the elongate member defining a lumen extending from the proximal end portion to the distal end portion, the elongate member defining an axis; a first extension member extending from the proximal end portion, the extension member extending away from the axis defined by the elongate member and forming a coil having at least two complete turns; a second extension member extending from the proximal end portion, the extension member extending away from the axis defined by the elongate member and forming a coil having at least two complete turns; and a tether having a first portion coupled to the first extension member and a second portion coupled to the second extension member, the first extension member and the second extension member being disposed apart from each other and being configured to help retain at least a portion of the stent within a bladder of a patient.