Patent ID: 8157855
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stent comprising an expandable framework and an electrical lead, the expandable framework comprising: a plurality of serpentine bands including a first serpentine band and a second serpentine band, adjacent serpentine bands connected by connector struts, each serpentine band comprising alternating peaks and valleys connected by band struts, the connector struts including permanent connector struts and disengageble connector struts; the first serpentine band connected to the second serpentine band by at least one permanent connector strut extending from a valley of the first serpentine band to a peak of the second serpentine band; each remaining valley of the first serpentine band connected to a peak of the second serpentine band by a disengagable connector strut; wherein said electrical lead extends from said expandable framework and is electrically coupled directly to each of the disengagable connector struts such that the disengagable connector struts disengage by electrolytic detachment.