CHRISTOPHER D STEPHENS
Medical Practice at Glenbrook Cir, Knoxville, TN
License number
Florida 118127
Issued Date
Nov 21, 2013
Effective Date
Nov 21, 2013
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 2018
Category
Health Care
Type
Medical Doctor
Address
Address
6808 Glenbrook Cir, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone
(812) 202-1432
Professional information
Barrier Stent And Use Thereof
US Patent:
2010017, Jul 15, 2010
Filed:
Dec 7, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/632777
Inventors:
Lisa K. Jennings - Memphis TN, US
Chunxiang Zhang - Memphis TN, US
Larry C. Wadsworth - Knoxville TN, US
Randall R. Bresee - Walland TN, US
Roberto S. Benson - Knoxville TN, US
Christopher P. Stephens - Knoxville TN, US
Chunxiang Zhang - Memphis TN, US
Larry C. Wadsworth - Knoxville TN, US
Randall R. Bresee - Walland TN, US
Roberto S. Benson - Knoxville TN, US
Christopher P. Stephens - Knoxville TN, US
International Classification:
A61F 2/06, B05D 7/00
US Classification:
623 139, 427 225
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vascular stent that includes an expandable stent defining an interior compartment, a first polymeric layer exposed to the interior compartment defined by the stent, the first layer comprising an agent that promotes re-endothelialization, an agent that inhibits thrombosis, or a combination thereof, and a second polymeric layer at least partially external of the stent, the second layer being adapted for contacting a vascular surface and being characterized by pores that are substantially impermeable to vascular smooth muscle cell migration. Method of making and using the vascular stent are also disclosed.
Barrier Stent And Use Thereof
US Patent:
2007004, Feb 22, 2007
Filed:
Mar 9, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/371652
Inventors:
Lisa Jennings - Memphis TN, US
Chunxiang Zhang - Memphis TN, US
Larry Wadsworth - Knoxville TN, US
Randall Bresee - Walland TX, US
Roberto Benson - Knoxville TN, US
Christopher Stephens - Knoxville TN, US
Chunxiang Zhang - Memphis TN, US
Larry Wadsworth - Knoxville TN, US
Randall Bresee - Walland TX, US
Roberto Benson - Knoxville TN, US
Christopher Stephens - Knoxville TN, US
Assignee:
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation - Knoxville TN
International Classification:
A61F 2/06
US Classification:
623001150, 623001420, 427002250
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a vascular stent that includes an expandable stent defining an interior compartment, a first polymeric layer exposed to the interior compartment defined by the stent, the first layer comprising an agent that promotes re-endothelialization, an agent that inhibits thrombosis, or a combination thereof, and a second polymeric layer at least partially external of the stent, the second layer being adapted for contacting a vascular surface and being characterized by pores that are substantially impermeable to vascular smooth muscle cell migration. Method of making and using the vascular stent are also disclosed.