Evaluating the Clinical Effectiveness of a Patient-specific Silicone Stent

The Patient-Specific Airway Stent is a silicone stent indicated for use in adults that have stenosis of the airway. Current silicone stents have stock dimensions that do not conform to the patient's airway anatomy. The subject device takes a CT scan, thresholds out the airway from the other anatomy, and allows the physician to digitally design the stent to his/her desired dimensions. Finally, according to the physician's design, a patient-specific stent can be manufactured using additive manufacturing technology. The patient-specific stent is indicated for use with any rigid bronchoscopy/stent application system that fits the design envelope.