Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility are disclosed. The stent comprised of a plurality of annular elements aligned to form a cylindrical stent body. The annular elements are comprised of a plurality of open, generally boomerang-shaped segments interconnected top-to-bottom around each of the annular elements. Adjacent annular elements are interconnected by interconnecting element.

Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility are disclosed. The stent comprised of a plurality of annular elements aligned to form a cylindrical stent body. The annular elements are comprised of a plurality of open, generally boomerang-shaped segments interconnected top-to-bottom around each of the annular elements. Adjacent annular elements are interconnected by interconnecting element.

Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility.

Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility.

Abstract: A radioactive source for use in intravascular treatment includes an elongated wire having a first diameter and an integral distal end having a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. A plurality of spaced apart toroidal elements are disposed on the distal end of the wire. The toroidal elements include radioactive material.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an expandable stent which is longitudinally flexible in both the unexpanded and expanded conditions. The stent includes spiral structures which at least partially unwind upon expansion of the stent to limit stent recoil. Regions of low strain in the stent during expansion are provided by the spiral structures.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an expandable stent which is longitudinally flexible in both the unexpanded and expanded conditions. The stent includes spiral structures which at least partially unwind upon expansion of the stent to limit stent recoil. Regions of low strain in the stent during expansion are provided by the spiral structures.

Abstract: A radially expandable stent comprising a plurality of spaced band-like elements and intersecting links is disclosed. The band-like elements have a generally serpentine configuration to provide continuous waves of generally sinusoidal character to each band-like element. The waves are characterized by a plurality of peaks and troughs taking a generally longitudinal direction along the cylinder such that the waves in the band-like elements open as the stent is expanded from a first diameter to a second diameter. The intersecting links are substantially U-shaped and terminate in first and second shanks. The first shank of a link emanates from a region between a peak and trough on a band-like element and the second shank of the link emanates from a region between a peak and trough on an adjacent band-like element.

Abstract: A radially expandable stent comprising a plurality of spaced band-like elements and intersecting links is disclosed. The band-like elements have a generally serpentine configuration to provide continuous waves of generally sinusoidal character to each band-like element. The waves are characterized by a plurality of peaks and troughs taking a generally longitudinal direction along the cylinder such that the waves in the band-like elements open as the stent is expanded from a first diameter to a second diameter. The intersecting links are substantially U-shaped and terminate in first and second shanks. The first shank of a link emanates from a region between a peak and trough on a band-like element and the second shank of the link emanates from a region between a peak and trough on an adjacent band-like element.

Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility are disclosed. The stent comprised of a plurality of annular elements aligned to form a cylindrical stent body. The annular elements are comprised of a plurality of open, generally boomerang-shaped segments interconnected top-to-bottom around each of the annular elements. Adjacent annular elements are interconnected by interconnecting element.

Abstract: A radiation source for inhibiting restenosis including a radiation delivery tube having a radioactive distal region, the tube being adapted to slide over a core wire within a radiation delivery catheter. The core wire is preferably in a slidable relation with the radiation delivery catheter. By withdrawing the core wire to a proximal position, the flexibility of a distal region of the radiation delivery catheter may be increased, thereby allowing the radiation delivery catheter to navigate more tortuous paths and reach more distal sites. Before the radiation delivery tube is advanced into the catheter distal region, the core wire is preferably slid distally to a distal position. With the core wire in the distal position, the core wire may provide a structure that can be used to rapidly advance the radiation source to the lesion site.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an expandable stent which is longitudinally flexible in both the unexpanded and expanded conditions. The stent includes spiral structures which at least partially unwind upon expansion of the stent to limit stent recoil. Regions of low strain in the stent during expansion are provided by the spiral structures.

Abstract: Improved stent configurations exhibiting limited recoil, resistance to compression and improved longitudinal flexibility.

Abstract: A catheter configured for use with a guidewire that includes operably connected, magnetically responsive material. The catheter comprises an elongated shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. Magnetically active material is operably connected to the shaft and configured such that the shaft may be magnetically coupled to the guidewire, along a portion of the shaft. The magnetic couple may be sufficiently strong to hold the guidewire and shaft together along a portion of the shaft and a portion of the guidewire while allowing longitudinal sliding of the shaft relative to the guidewire. Rather than connecting the magnetically responsive material to the guidewire and the magnetically active material to the catheter, the magnetically responsive material may be connected to the catheter and the magnetically active material to the guidewire.

Abstract: A fluid circulator and temperature regulator apparatus for use in an electrophoresis process with a sequencing cell including a cooling jacket having an inlet and an outlet, the apparatus comprising an inlet adapted to be connected to the cooling jacket outlet, an outlet adapted to be connected to the cooling jacket inlet, a reservoir having an inlet, an outlet and a vent, a heat exchanger having an inlet and an outlet, a pump having an inlet and an outlet, the reservoir, the heat exchanger and the pump being fluidly connected in a flow path having an upstream end and a downstream end, with the reservoir being downstream of the pump, and valves operable in a first mode for connecting the downstream end of the flow path with the outlet port and for connecting the inlet port with the upstream end of the flow path, and operable in a second mode for connecting the downstream end of the flow path with the upstream end the flow path internally of the apparatus such that fluid flows from the downstream end of the fl

Abstract: A transilluminator comprising a housing having therein a UV-transmissible window and a UV light source supported within the housing for transmitting UV light through the window. A surface within the housing reflects an image of the light source through the window so that the light source appears at the window to be more than one light source.

Abstract: A transilluminator including a housing with a top wall having a UV-transmissible window and an upwardly extending projection. A UV light source is supported within the housing for transmitting UV light through the window and a UV-blocking cover with a hinge assembly is provided for movement of the cover between a blocking position and a non-blocking position. The hinge assembly has an undercut, and the protector plate includes a rearward portion which extends into the undercut when the plate is positioned over the window. The plate also includes a forward portion having an aperture through which the projection extends when the plate is positioned over the window. The plate is secured to the top wall by sliding the rearward portion of the plate into the undercut and then lowering the forward portion of the plate so that the projection extends into the aperture.

Abstract: A fluid circulator and temperature regulator apparatus for use in an electrophoresis process with a sequencing cell including a cooling jacket having an inlet and an outlet, the apparatus being adapted to be connected to the cooling jacket inlet and outlet, and the apparatus comprising a reservoir, a pump for circulating cooling fluid through the cooling jacket, and a heat exchanger for regulating the temperature of the cooling fluid, the apparatus being operable for filling and draining the reservoir, for degasifying fluid in the reservoir, and for filling and draining the cell.

Abstract: Electrophoresis apparatus comprising a base including a water jacket, a generally horizontal bottom plate having an upper surface, and a lower surface which is supported by the base and which extends over the water jacket, an endless gasket having a lower surface engaging the upper surface of the bottom plate, and having an upper surface, and a generally horizontal top plate having a lower surface seated on the upper surface of the gasket so as to define between the plates and inside the gasket a space adapted to contain a separation medium.