FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
What is a resorbable stent?
A stent is a tempoary tubular device that is implanted in an artery to hold it open until the artery heals after a blockage is opened with balloon catheter (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention).
Is the resorbable stent for sale?
No. The resorbable stent is not for sale in any country. It is presently an experimental device that is only used in a laboratory setting.
How is the HARTLON resorbable stent different?
The HARTLON resorbable stent is different from a metallic stent because it is made of a material that dissolves after the artery is healed leaving the artery in it natural state. The HARTLON resorbable stent is different from other resorbable scaffolds because its is made of a strong high molecular weight poly lactic acid that enables thin struts that slowly dismantle during resorption and its multilayer construct is designed to control the release rate of a therapeutic drug that minimizes scar tissue formation without interfering with the healing process.
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