BD Biodegradable Stent

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The BD stent is the first fully biodegradable, oesophageal stent available on the market. The stent is made from Polydioxanone (PDS) material and is currently indicated as an alternative treatment option to repeated balloon dilatation of benign oesophageal strictures and achalasia that are refractory to standard therapy.  

Potential benefits

• Reduced need for repeated balloon dilatation
• Improved patient comfort and satisfaction
• Fewer hospital admissions
• Reduced cost 1

Features

• Stent integrity and radial force maintained for 6-8 weeks (pH dependent)
• Stent degradation occurs 11-12 weeks post implantation (pH dependent)
• Dual 'flared-end' design to reduce the risk of migration
• Radiopaque markers at each end and mid-point for precise positioning
• Available in lengths of 60, 80, 115 and 135mm

UK case studies

• Post radiotherapy refractory benign stricture
• Refractory benign peptic stricture