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       Since 2006, the R&D team has been deeply engaged in the research and development of iron-based bioresorbable materials and devices. By infiltrating about 0.05wt.% of nitrogen into high-purity iron, the iron alloy scaffold with a strut thickness of only 50 microns has obtained mechanical properties, clinical operation performance, and indication range comparable to mainstream permanent stents. At the same time, the team has created a unique design and technical solution for controlled degradation and drug release, breaking through the bottleneck of slow degradation of iron alloy materials in the body. Iron-based materials do not leave harmful substances after being completely absorbed by the human body. The degradation products have been tested to meet relevant standards. Therefore, iron-based scaffold is less damaging to the human body. Compared with other DES, iron-based scaffolds can provide more possibilities for restenosis and interventional remediation of blood vessels.
Technology Platform Introduction
Bioresorbable Iron Backbone

This treatment uses the nitriding process of the pure iron, adding 0.05%wt nitrogen to the iron to improve the mechanical properties of the scaffold to ensure that the scaffold provides effective support during the vascular recovery period. Compared with other BRSs, It has a thinner strut which facilitates rapid endothelialization, thereby reducing the risk of thrombosis.

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Zinc Buffer Layer

Considering that the implant must maintain its integrity for a certain period, we inserted a nanometer-thick layer of zinc between the polylactic acid and the iron. Zinc is used as a sacrificial anode to ensure that the iron backbone is ​​completely non-degraded before it is absorbed, so as to protect the iron backbone from degradation in the early stage, prolong the effective support time, and facilitate blood vessel recovery.

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Radiopacity & MRI

We designed two gold radiopaque markers at both ends of the scaffold, which can help physicians complete precise positioning under DSA.

Testing has demonstrated that the IBS coronary scaffold is MR-compatible, which is the same as other permanent stents.