Renal Stent System
Renal Stent System. If left untreated, renal stenosis can lead to serious medical complications, including hypertension and kidney failure. Specifically designed to improve renal blood flow, the Racer RX renal stent system offers an advanced cobalt-chromium alloy for superior radial strength compared to stainless steel stents, but also has thin struts for ease of deliverability. This leads to an optimal balance of strength and post-deployment flexibility. The stent incorporates the single-operator Rapid Exchange delivery system, which is the preferred delivery system in Europe and other international markets. The stent is available in diameters from 4 mm to 7 mm and stent lengths of 12 mm and 18 mm. It has a low crossing profile and true 0.014-in. guidewire compatibility. This renal stent system received the European CE mark in September 2006 and is expected to launch in Europe and in other international markets within the next two to three months. Renal Stent System
Medtronic Europe SA