Patent ID: 8292950
Filing Date: 2012-10-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stent with a radiopaque marker, the stent exhibiting a generally annular form with luminal and abluminal major surfaces, the marker also exhibiting opposed major luminal and abluminal surfaces, wherein: i) the marker envelops a carrier portion of the stent; ii) the marker comprises a sleeve comprising: a lumen connecting a proximal opening to a distal opening; and one or more overhanging portions extending beyond at least one of a proximal and distal end of the carrier portion, the one or more overhanging portions being folded around the carrier portion; iii) separating the marker and the carrier portion is an electrically insulating surface; and iv) portions of the material of the marker which exhibit evidence of plastic deformation secure the marker on the carrier portion.