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

The iCast system is a balloon-expandable medical device used to treat narrowing in blood vessels, specifically the iliac arteries in the pelvis and legs. g60489.mp4

: 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

: While its primary use in the United States is for tracheobronchial strictures (holding open airways), it is widely used internationally for atherosclerotic disease in the iliac arteries. : It consists of a 316L stainless steel

If you are writing a piece or report based on this content, you may want to focus on these procedural highlights found in the official Instructions for Use (IFU) :

: 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. The iCast system is a balloon-expandable medical device

: It is typically compatible with 6 and 7 French introducer sheaths and comes in various diameters ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm. Key Components Mentioned in Instructional Materials