: The stent is expanded using a "dog-bone" inflation design intended to secure it in place and reduce the risk of embolization. iCast® Covered Stent System | Cook Medical

: The delivery system must be flushed with sterile saline and the balloon inflation port must be pre-filled with a saline/contrast mixture.

: It consists of a 316L stainless steel stent fully encapsulated in expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). This film-cast technology helps prevent tissue from growing through the stent and reduces the risk of vessel perforation.

: The system is designed for high accuracy with minimal "foreshortening" (shortening of the stent when it expands) and features radiopaque markers to ensure correct placement.