Abstract: Luminous dental floss of the present application includes dental floss, an illumination system, and a handle. The dental floss is detachably connected to the handle. The illumination system includes a light source system, a circuit system, a switch, and a power supply system. The light source system is connected to the power supply system through the circuit system. The circuit system and the power supply system are mounted in the handle, and the switch is mounted on the handle. Illumination light emitted by the light source system can illuminate an oral cavity, and especially an observation window is designed on the luminous dental floss of the present application. During use, under the illumination of the illumination system, a process of the dental floss entering a gap between teeth can be directly observed, thereby facilitating cleaning and effectively avoiding accidental injury to gingivae.

Abstract: A dental syringe tip system for attachment to a dental syringe. The dental syringe tip system can include components such as an outer core, an inner core, and a carrier which can be combined in a multitude of combinations to achieve different fluid flow characteristics, such as discharge pressure and discharge pattern, through the dental syringe tip. The outer core and inner core can have passages designed to modify fluid flow characteristics. In addition, the outer core and inner core can have additional connectors for receiving fluids from sources other than a dental syringe. Some or all of the components can be separate to be assembled by a manufacturer or an end-user. Assembly of multiple components can be facilitated by retention features located on the components.

Abstract: An oral health device includes an oral insert and a fluid delivery system. The oral insert includes a plurality of manifolds for conveying fluid to orifices in the oral insert. The fluid delivery system including a manifold switching mechanism that selectively delivers pressurized fluid to a manifold selected from the plurality of manifolds. The manifold switching mechanism selectively aligns a gateway with one of the manifolds.

Abstract: A system and method and system for providing preoperative patient intraoral scanning for diagnosis and preparation of a treatment plan utilizing the proposed system in advance of the crown surgery and intraoperative patient intraoral scanning for system assessment and verification for the method of treatment. More specifically, the proposed invention proposes a method and system of patient intraoral scanning to identify the best prefabricated crown for use for the patient and develop a plan for intraoral surface treatment for the identified prefabricated crown and automated crown inventory management.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for treating teeth to correct for malocclusions. This may be accomplished in one variation by receiving a scanned dental model of a subject's dentition, determining a treatment plan having a plurality of incremental movements for repositioning one or more teeth of the subject's dentition, and fabricating one or more aligners correlating to a first subset of the plurality of incremental movements.

Abstract: A virtual filler is inserted in a virtual model of a dental site between a first tooth and a second tooth in the virtual model. One or more of the first tooth or the second tooth represent a natural tooth of a patient. Points of the first tooth, the second tooth and the virtual filler are transformed into a voxel volume. A geometry of an updated virtual filler is determined by transforming a surface of the voxel volume into a polygonal mesh.

Abstract: Systems for force measurement upon orthodontic appliances are described. Generally, a system for measuring a force or moment imparted by an orthodontic appliance may comprise a dentition mold having one or more target teeth each formed upon a fixture and which is movable independently of the dentition mold, a measurement sensor coupled to the fixture, and a processor in communication with the measurement sensor. An orthodontic appliance may be configured for placement upon the dentition mold where the orthodontic appliance imparts a force or moment upon the one or more target teeth such that the force or moment is transmitted to the measurement sensor via the fixture for measurement of the force or moment.

Abstract: A headgear can be worn on a user's head to adjustably fix a mouthpiece inserted in an oral cavity. The headgear includes: a front pad brought into contact with and pressed against a front pressure point of an outer surface of the buccinator between the zygomatic bone and the mandible in the face region; one or more rear pads brought into contact with and pressed against one or more rear pressure points so that a resultant force becomes a reaction force paired with a pressing force of the front pad, in a region from the top to the back of the head; a frame fixing the front pad and the rear pads; a front horizontal bar fixed to the frame at a position in front of the lip region of the head; and an adjustment part installed on the front horizontal bar to mount the mouthpiece.

Abstract: An orthodontic appliance includes a portion made of a shape memory alloy having a base alloy composition of at least two different metallic elements and a treated region having an alloy composition that is depleted in at least one of the metallic elements. The base alloy may include a nickel titanium alloy (NiTi), a copper chromium nickel titanium alloy (CuCrNiTi), or a copper aluminum nickel (CuAlNi) alloy. The treated region may be depleted in at least one of copper, aluminum, nickel, and titanium relative to the base alloy composition by exposing the base alloy to a source of energy. The base alloy composition has a first austenitic finish temperature and the treated region has an austenitic finish temperature that may be different than the first austenitic finish temperature. The treated region may form a part of an archwire, a stop, a hook, a crown, a band, or an orthodontic bracket.

Abstract: Methods of attaching a wire to a dentition. The methods may include placing a shell on the dentition, where first cavity of the shell includes an attachment material reservoir for receiving an attachment material, and second cavity of the shell includes a wire attachment member having a slot for receiving the wire. The methods may also include placing the wire through the attachment material reservoir and through the slot of the wire attachment member to hold the wire in position with respect to a tooth within the first cavity. The methods may further include placing the attachment material within the attachment material reservoir to bond the attachment material and the wire to the tooth. Once the shell and the wire attachment member are removed from the dentition, the wire remains attached to the tooth via the attachment material.

Abstract: A zygomatic implant for supporting a dental bridge is provided. The zygomatic implant has a stem with a longitudinal axis having a threaded apical portion, an intermediate portion, and a neck portion having a seat for attachment of an abutment. The zygomatic implant has a head with a polygonal cross section that protrudes atop the neck portion, and two internal threads, each having an axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the stem and a mouth located on a lateral wall of the stem. The two internal threads are arranged longitudinally offset along the longitudinal axis of the stem.

Abstract: A method includes sending a dental impression kit to a user including dental trays of different sizes including a first set of dental trays having a first size and a second set of dental trays having a second size, a base putty, and a catalyst putty, where the base putty and the catalyst putty are mixable to form a putty mixture for creating dental impressions. The method includes receiving dental impressions created using the first set of dental trays, the first set of dental trays having been selected by the user based on a fit of a first dental tray of the first set on a dental arch of the user relative to a fit of a second dental tray of the second set, and manufacturing a plurality of dental aligners specific to the user and being configured to reposition one or more teeth of the user.

Abstract: An earwax removal device may include a collector body in the shape of a helix. The collector body may have a lumen that accommodate a control line. The control line may have one end fixed to a distal tip of the helix, and a free end extending from an opening in the proximal end of the helix. The collector body may be removably mounted on the shaft of a handle assembly. The handle assembly may include an actuator mounted for pivot action on the shaft. The free end of the control line may be connectable to the actuator. The collector body and the handle assembly may be inserted into an ear speculum. The ear speculum may be screw coupled to the handle assembly to provide for controlled rotation and insertion of the collector body into an ear canal. The actuator may be pulled in a proximal direction to collapse the collector body and capture earwax that has been scraped from the ear canal.

Abstract: An elongate wound dressing for packing a wound is substantially planar and has a first longitudinal edge comprising at least one curved edge portion which is curved in the plane of the wound dressing.

Abstract: An improved adhesive bandage is disclosed. The adhesive bandage includes a rectangular portion of backing sheet material defining a forward and a rear side, pressure-sensitive adhesive on the forward side, separated by a rectangular portion of dressing material attached to a central area, and two rectangular portions of release paper each removably attached to either the forward or rear side of the adhesive bandage. The adhesive bandage also includes four tabs for the removal of the release paper, placed at the midpoints on either side of the adhesive bandage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound contact layer, an absorbent layer over the wound contact layer, the absorbent layer comprising one or more apertures, a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the absorbent layer, and an electronics assembly comprising a negative pressure source. A portion of the cover layer overlying the one or more apertures in the absorbent layer can be configured to be compressed within the aperture in the absorbent layer when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus. The compressed cover layer can indicate a level of negative pressure below the cover layer. In some embodiments, the wound dressing apparatus can comprise an indicator material layer and a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the indicator material layer.

Abstract: A through-air bonded nonwoven fabric comprises a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surfaces. Each of the three-dimensional features define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions have a difference in values for an intensive property, wherein in at least one of the microzones, the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method, and wherein the second region exhibits a Time to Wick of less than 10 seconds, as measured by the Time to Wick Test Method.

Abstract: An absorbent article can include a chassis including an absorbent body. The chassis can include a body facing surface. The absorbent article can also include a waist containment member. The waist containment member can include a proximal portion coupled to the body facing surface of the chassis and a distal portion that includes a distal edge. The proximal portion includes proximal portion elastic members and the distal portion can include distal portion elastic members. The distal portion can be free to move with respect to the chassis when the absorbent article is in a relaxed configuration.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising a top-surface sheet, a second sheet, and an absorber interposed between the top-surface sheet and the second sheet. The absorbent article allows a body fluid absorbed by the top-surface sheet to move to a non-skin side without deteriorating a soft touch feeling of cotton. The top-surface sheet 3 has a multi-layer structure including a non-heat fusible layer 10 made of a cellulose fiber and arranged on a skin side and a heat-fusible layer 11 made of a heat-fusible fiber and arranged on the non-skin side. The second sheet 6 made of a heat-fusible fiber is arranged on the non-skin side of the top-surface sheet 3. A large number of compressed parts 15 are formed on the non-skin side of the second sheet 6 by integrally recessing the second sheet 6 and the top-surface sheet 3 toward the skin side.

Abstract: Methods for delivering a sheet-like implant to a target site including a means of deploying and orienting the sheet-like implant within the body.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a holder (1) for a heart valve prosthesis (100) including a radially contractible armature (102) and a prosthetic valve carried by said armature (102). The holder (1) includes an annular member (2) having a longitudinal axis (xl) and comprising a plurality of supporting formations (3), said supporting formations (3) protruding radially inwardly of said annular member (2), and a locking member (4) configured for coupling with said annular member (2). Each supporting formation (3) includes a coupling profile or feature (9) configured for engaging the armature (102) of a heart valve prosthesis (100). The coupling profile or feature (9) being configured to prevent the displacement of the armature (102) along said longitudinal axis and being configured to prevent rotation of the armature (102) around the longitudinal axis (X1), while leaving the armature (102) unconstrained in a radially inward direction.

Abstract: A catheter device for transvascular delivery of a medical device to a cardiac valve region of a patient comprises an elongate sheath with a first lumen, a distal end for positioning at a heart valve, a second lumen that extends parallel to or in the sheath, and an expandable embolic protection filter. The filter is arranged to extend from an orifice of the second lumen and, in the expanded, covers ostia of the side branch vessels in the aortic arch.

Abstract: There is disclosed a porous emboli deflector for preventing cerebral emboli while maintaining cerebral blood flow during an endovascular or open surgical procedure. The device prevents the entrance of emboli of a size able to cause stroke (such as greater than 100 microns) from entering either the right or left common carotid arteries, and/or the right or left vertebral arteries by deflecting emboli downstream of these vessels. The device can be placed prior to any manipulation of the heart or aorta allowing maximal protection of the brain during the index procedure. The deflector has a low profile within the aorta which allows sheaths, catheters, or wires used in the index procedure to pass. Also disclosed are methods for insertion and removal of the deflector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a stent graft. The method comprises providing a graft made of a first polymer-based material and applying a stent structure comprising a plurality of struts made of a second polymer-based material onto the graft by means of an additive manufacturing method. The invention further relates to a stent graft produced by means of the method.

Abstract: A prosthetic capsular device configured to be inserted in an eye after removal of a lens, in some embodiments, can comprise a housing structure comprising capable of containing one or more intraocular devices. The housing structure can comprise an anterior portion comprising an anterior opening, a posterior portion comprising a posterior opening, and a continuous lateral portion between the anterior portion and the posterior portion.

Abstract: A method of endovascularly delivering and implanting a medical assembly for minimally invasively implanting an atrial sealing skirt in the heart at an atrial sealing skirt deployment site, sealing the top brim against a respective atrial floor of the heart, and anchoring the atrial sealing skirt on an intracardiac wall at an implantation site and tethering the anchor and the sealing skirt.

Abstract: A collapsible and expandable prosthetic mitral valve stent is provided with improved recapture into a distal lumen of a delivery sheath. Various embodiments comprise a valve support within the interior of a stent frame and defining a flow channel therethrough, wherein the top or upstream of the valve support comprises a row, or a plurality, of stent cells that are bent radially inward at least partially over the flow channel. Some embodiments may comprise a recapture assist mechanism, such as an open paddle, attached to one or more of the inwardly bent stent cells and adapted to receive and/or engage a wire to aid in positioning, expansion, recapture and/or implanting the device in a patient's heart chamber.

Abstract: A fluid diversion device configured in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, a housing including channels configured to receive respective tubes, and a bore that extends laterally across the plurality of channels. The device can include an occlusion member disposed in the bore, where rotation of the occlusion member selectively occludes either a first subset of tubes or a second subset of tubes. The device can include an actuator that enables rotation of the occlusion member to a first position and a second position such that the first subset of tubes and the second subset of tubes are alternatively occluded in the first position or the second position for fluid communication in different directions relative to chambers of a delivery device operable to deploy and recapture the medical device.

Abstract: An implant system and method of delivery includes a catheter system including a sling catheter having a plurality of distal openings and a delivery catheter, disposed within the sling catheter and having a distal port. Suture coupled anchors may be sequentially delivered by the delivery catheter to a cardiac treatment site by aligning the port of the delivery catheter with different openings of the sling catheter and pushing the anchor through the port and the sling catheter to embed the anchor into cardiac tissue such as tissue of a papillary muscle. Each anchor may have a linear configuration for translation within the delivery catheter and a biased configuration that inhibits its reentry into the sling catheter once deployed. Once all anchors are deployed, the suture may be tightened, the anchored portion of the sling catheter may be detached, and the catheter system withdrawn.

Abstract: A delivery device is configured for aligning and stabilizing a prosthetic heart valve for deployment in a native heart valve annulus. The device includes a catheter assembly having an inner shaft around which a valve compartment is defined, an outer shaft assembled over the inner shaft and adapted to slide relative to the inner shaft, a distal sheath connected to a distal end of the outer shaft and slidable therewith, an outer tube assembled over the outer shaft, and an alignment and stabilization device having a collapsed condition and an expanded condition. The outer tube is adapted to slide relative to the outer shaft to selectively cover and uncover the alignment and stabilization device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layered composite bionic self-retaining prosthesis for a femoral shaft, including a scaffold, an upper bone plate, and a lower bone plate. An upper outer side of the scaffold is fixed to a low inner side of the upper bone plate, and a lower outer side of the scaffold is fixed to an upper inner side of the lower bone plate. The scaffold includes an upper trabeculae layer, a middle cortical bone layer and a lower trabeculae layer. The middle cortical bone layer is a multi-layered composite structure which includes an outer frame layer, a middle filling layer and an inner frame layer. The upper and lower bone plates each include an inner trabeculae layer and an outer reinforcement layer.

Abstract: The biocompatible lattice structures disclosed herein with an increased or optimized lucency are prepared according to multiple methods of design disclosed herein. The methods allow for the design of a metallic material with sufficient strength for use in an implant and that remains radiolucent for x-ray imaging.

Abstract: A bone screw implant is provided for immobilizing the articular surfaces of two bone segments by securing, fusing, or compression the two segments. The implant may be fabricated from a porous biocompatible metal and have a cylindrical shape and fully or partially threaded and may have variable pitch threads and a variable diameter of the shaft. The implant may include a blunt tip or a fluted self-drilling tip and a headless screwdriver socket. Large pitch cancellous threads may be in the leading-end portion of the cylinder shaft, and smaller pitch cortical threads may be at the trailing edge portion of the shaft. The implant may be fenestrated, it may have a roughened surface, and it may be coated with an osteoconductive material. The implant may be cannulated. In a specific embodiment, the implant is used for immobilizing the articular surfaces of a sacroiliac joint. The implant may be coated with hydroxyapatite or tricalcium phosphate at thickness of 100 nm to 100 ?m thick.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for sacroiliac joint fusion described include an implant comprising a first body having a distal anchor and a second body having proximal anchor. The first body includes a threaded body integrally formed with the first body or threadably coupled to the first body. The distal anchor may be formed by a pair of deployable wings. The pair of deployable wings may be deployed within the cancellous bone of the sacrum and anchored against the cortical bone of the sacrum. The proximal anchor may engage with an outer surface of the ilium. The second body may be threaded along the threaded body to provide compression across the sacroiliac joint. Compressing the sacroiliac joint can reduce motion thereof to promote fusion and stabilization.

Abstract: Various implementations include an anchoring device including a tubular body and at least one anchor. The at least one anchor extends along an opening between a first axial end and a second axial end of the opening. The at least one anchor includes a shape memory material. The at least one anchor is movable from a retracted position to an extended position by either increasing the temperature of the anchor above an austenite finishing temperature or decreasing the temperature of the anchor below a martensite finishing temperature. The anchor has a smaller radius of curvature in a plane that includes the longitudinal axis in the extended position than in the retracted position. When used as a coupler for medical implants, the device can be easily removed and reimplanted during re-surgery without damaging the bone of a patient by increasing or decreasing the temperature of the shape memory material anchors.

Abstract: A system and methods are provided for treating radial head fractures. The system includes an implant, a sterile instrument kit for radial head arthroplasty, and a head sizer and assembly tray for sizing and assembling implants. The implant includes a head that is coupled with a stem. The head is adapted to be placed into sliding contact with a capitellum of the radiocapitellar joint. The stem is configured to be inserted into a hole reamed into a medullary canal of the radial head. The sterile instrument kit comprises a multiplicity of instruments including any one or more of trial heads and trial stems, a starter awl, a reamer, a planar, an inserter cap, and an impactor. The instruments are configured for implanting the implant into the radiocapitellar joint such that the implant restores biomechanical properties of the joint.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a hinge knee system. A hinge knee system may comprise a femoral component; an insert; a tibial tray configured to be coupled to the insert; a tibial bushing configured to be disposed between the tibial tray and the insert; a poly locking screw configured to secure the tibial tray to the insert; a hinge box configured to be disposed between the femoral component and the insert; one or more cross-pin bushings configured to be disposed within the hinge box; a cross-pin configured to secure the hinge box to the femoral component; a hinge post configured to couple the hinge box to the tibial tray; and a hinge post set screw configured to secure the hinge box to the hinge post.

Abstract: An implant system for a knee comprising a femur and a patella. The implant system includes a patella implant comprising an implant body. The implant body comprises a bone facing surface, an articular facing surface, and at least one dimple. The bone facing surface engages bone beneath an implant site formed in the patella. The articular facing surface faces towards an articulating surface of the femur and has a non-anatomical shape (such as a dome). The dimples are formed in the articular facing surface and have a load bearing surface to engage against the articulating surface of the femur. The load bearing surface may have a contour that substantially corresponds to a spherical portion of a generally spherical segment or has an elongated, partially oval shape, and may be configured to increase contact area with the articulating surface of the femur, reduce stress concentrations, and increase resistance to dislocation subluxation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glenoid (shoulder socket) implant prosthesis, a humeral implant prosthesis, devices for implanting glenoid and humeral implant prostheses, and less invasive methods of their use for the treatment of an injured or damaged shoulder.

Abstract: A multicomponent implant system includes a multicomponent implant comprising a base plate and a load plate. The base plate includes a bone facing surface and a base plate interface surface. The load plate includes a load plate interface surface and a load bearing surface, the load bearing surface being substantially parallel to the load plate interface surface and having a contour substantially corresponding to a contour of a removed portion of the articular surface. Both the load plate interface surface and base plate interface surface have a contour substantially corresponding to the contour of the load bearing surface. The load plate is configured to be advanced in an arcuate direction to slidably couple the load plate to the base plate after the base plate has been secured within the first excision site by an anchor.

Abstract: A spacer member is provided that is configured to be implanted adjacent an anatomical structure. The spacer member defines a curved bore, a first opening in a side wall of the spacer member and a second opening in one of a top wall and a bottom wall of the spacer member. Each of the first opening and the second opening are in fluid communication with the curved bore. A flexible anchoring member is configured to be inserted through the side opening and through the curved bore of the spacer member such that a distal end portion of the flexible anchoring member extends out of the second opening at an angle relative to the one of the top wall and the bottom wall of the spacer member.

Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an input for expanding at least two extendable support elements connected to a body at respective locations, such that the extendable support elements each apply a respective expansion force directed away from a surface of the body. Application of a single input force to the input may induce the extendable support elements to apply different amounts of expansion force. Alternatively or additionally, an intervertebral implant may include at least two portions connected together by a hinge for articulation about the hinge. In one aspect, the hinge may include at least two rigid links each pivotably connected to the two portions. In another aspect, a rigid link of the hinge may include a passageway for communicating a hydraulic fluid between the two portions. A locking system may be positionable into successive locked configurations by operation of a cam to prevent contraction of an extendable support element.

Abstract: A spinal implant is provided including an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a back surface, two side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, the two side surfaces extending between the front surface and the back surface and an opening positioned closer to the back surface than the front surface. The opening is provided to contain graft material that spans between a cortical rim of the upper vertebral body and the cortical rim of the lower vertebral body. The method includes packing the opening with graft material, wherein the graft material spans between the decorticated cortical rim of the upper vertebral body and the decorticated cortical rim of the lower vertebral body.

Abstract: A spinal implant system is provided for bridging an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies bordering the intervertebral space. The spinal implant system includes at least one adjustable end cap and a spinal implant. The end cap can be used with additional end caps and/or the spinal implant. Multiple end caps can be stacked on top of one another, and one end cap can be attached to a first end of the spinal implant, and another end cap can be attached to a second end of the spinal implant. Thus, one or more of the end caps can be attached to either end of the spinal implant.

Abstract: An expandable cage system for use in spinal surgery includes a top portion having an outwardly extending top arm, and a bottom portion having an outwardly extending bottom arm. The bottom arm is configured to engage with the top arm such that upon engagement, the top portion and the bottom portion are substantially restricted from movement relative to each other in an anterior-posterior direction, and in a medial-lateral direction. The expandable cage system further includes a removable shim configured to be positioned between the top portion and the bottom portion to hold the expandable cage in an expanded position within a spinal cavity.

Abstract: The present application is directed a Joint Revision Surgery Apparatus which includes a blade guide block which has a plurality of blade guide slots, both straight and curved, and a central cavity. The blade guide block central cavity is positioned over the trunnion end of the existing prosthesis to be removed and secured to the prosthesis. The guide blade block is secured to the trunnion of the prosthesis to be extracted using retaining rings housed within the guide block. Straight, curved and compound curved knife blades are guided by the blade guide slots to cut the prosthesis free. The guide blocks, in varying sizes and configurations, straight and curved knifes blades and related accessories may be sold as a complete kit. The Joint Revision Surgery Apparatus facilitates rapid, efficient and complete removal of an existing prosthesis during joint revision surgery, and significantly increases positive medical outcomes for joint revision procedures.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to devices and methods for implantation of an orthopedic device between skeletal segments using limited surgical dissection. The implanted devices are used to adjust and maintain the spatial relationship(s) of adjacent bones. Depending on the implant design, the motion between the skeletal segments may be increased, limited, modified, or completely immobilized.

Abstract: A selection system comprises a ring, a plurality of shims, a measurement device, and at least one glenoid component. The ring is configured to couple to a humerus. A shim of the plurality of shims is configured to couple to the ring. The measurement device is configured to couple to the shim. Each shim of the plurality of shims has a different height when coupled to the ring. The selection system generates measurement data to support the selection of at least one prosthetic component for a shoulder joint in a surgical environment. The shoulder joint geometry can be adjusted by changing shims, changing glenoid component or both. The selection system is removed after the selection of the final prosthetic components for the shoulder joint. The final prosthetic components are installed in the shoulder joint. The measurement device is placed in the shoulder joint and measurement data is generated to verify performance.

Abstract: A structure is provided comprising a number of surfaces 10, 20 joined together with an adhesive 30, said structure being configured to reshape upon at least partial degradation of the adhesive 30. Related method and uses are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stent and a system for putting in place a stent. Said stent is used especially for splinting a vein and consists of a braided, tubular supporting member (2) that has a minimum length of 60 mm. The supporting member is braided from one or more wires in such a way that portions of the wire or wires, resp., delimit rhombuses. The disclosed stent is characterized in that in the unloaded state of the stent, the longitudinal size of most of the rhombuses (7) in the longitudinal direction (15) of the stent (1) is not shorter than the transversal size of the rhombuses.