Introduction!

From the multidisciplinary network ENIUS, we want to create a meeting point for researchers, clinicians, industrial partners and manufacturers interested in accurate and up-to-date information related to urinary stent Research and Development. It will provide data regarding the leading research groups, manufacturers, patents, as well as recent scientific literature in this area of knowledge.

This website is born with the purpose of being a source of information on all aspects related to urinary stent development, including the following:

Most active authors in urinary stents topic

Most active countries invoved in urinary stent research

Citing patents in urinary stents by filling date

Simple Family Size

Top publications year

Most important Institutions involved in urinary stent research

Leading organisations developing urinary stents

Hydrustent® - HYDRUMEDICAL

Biodegradable Ureteral Stent intended to be used to temporarily drain obstructed ureter. The patented structural hydrogel has a homogenous degradation.

MiniJFil® - ROCAMED

New Ureteral Stent Generation with No Bladder Loop

Literature

Changing the double pigtail stent by a new suture stent to improve patient quality of life. A prospective study.

B. Vogt et al. World Journal of Urology 2015, 33(8):1061-8.

MiniJFil®: A new safe and effective stent for a well-tolerated repeated extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy for medium- to large-sized kidney stones?

B. Vogt et al. Nephro-Urology Monthly 2016, 13;8(5):e40788.

Advances in ureteral stent development.

B.H. Chew et al. Current Opinion in Urology 2016, 26(3):277-82.

Prevention and treatment of symptoms associated with indwelling ureteral stents: A systematic review.

P. Betschart et al. International Journal of Urology 2017, 24(4):250-9.

Ureteral stents in urolithiasis.

M. Beysens et al. Asian Journal of Urology 2018, 5(4):274-86.

Indications:

	Indwelling Time	Pre-operatory Dilatation	UPJ Obstructive Stone	Non Obstructive Stone
JFil®	Up to 12 months	✓	✓	✓
MiniJFil®	Up to 12 months	✓	No	✓

JFil® - ROCAMED

New Ureteral Stent Generation with No Bladder Loop

Literature

Changing the double pigtail stent by a new suture stent to improve patient quality of life. A prospective study.

B. Vogt et al. World Journal of Urology 2015, 33(8):1061-8.

MiniJFil®: A new safe and effective stent for a well-tolerated repeated extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy or ureteroscopy for medium- to large-sized kidney stones?

B. Vogt et al. Nephro-Urology Monthly 2016, 13;8(5):e40788.

Advances in ureteral stent development.

B.H. Chew et al. Current Opinion in Urology 2016, 26(3):277-82.

Prevention and treatment of symptoms associated with indwelling ureteral stents: A systematic review.

P. Betschart et al. International Journal of Urology 2017, 24(4):250-9.

Ureteral stents in urolithiasis.

M. Beysens et al. Asian Journal of Urology 2018, 5(4):274-86.

Indications:

	Indwelling Time	Pre-operatory Dilatation	UPJ Obstructive Stone	Non Obstructive Stone
JFil®	Up to 12 months	✓	✓	✓
MiniJFil®	Up to 12 months	✓	No	✓

Endosil® – ROCAMED

Silicone Double Loop Ureteral Stent

A radiopaque and Silicone ureteral doubleJ
for an excellent tolerance and an encrustation high resistance.

A radiopaque and Silicone ureteral double J stent

for an excellent tolerance and an encrustation high resistance.

STIFF Nitinol Guide Wire

STIFF KIT - With Nitinol Guide Wire

Fr / Ch	Guide Wire	24 cm	26 cm	28 cm	30 cm
6	Ø 0.035i Nitinol STIFF	ROJB9624ST	ROJB9626ST	ROJB9628ST	ROJB9630ST
7	Ø 0.035i Nitinol STIFF	ROJB9724ST	ROJB9726ST	ROJB9728ST	ROJB9730ST
8	Ø 0.035i Nitinol STIFF	ROJB9824ST	ROJB9826ST	ROJB9828ST	ROJB9830ST
Kit Composition : Silicone ureteral stent Nitinol GuideWire (STIFF Ø 0,035i ) connectable stent positionner with radiopaque ring (40cm Length) Patient paper record

Endosil - ECO CONNECT KIT

Fr / Ch	Guide Wire	24 cm	26 cm	28 cm
6	No	ROJB2624ST	ROJB2626ST	ROJB2628ST
7	No	ROJB2724ST	ROJB2726ST	ROJB2728ST
ECO KIT Composition Silicone ureteral stent connectable stent positionner with radiopaque ring (40cm Length) Patient paper record

RocaJJ Soft – ROCAMED

PolyUrethane Double Loop Ureteral Stents

RocaJJ Soft Multilength – ROCAMED

Hydro-Coated PolyUrethane Ureteral Stent

Multilength JJ Soft

Hydro-coated PolyUrethane Ureteral Stent

STIFF Nitinol Guide Wire

Simple Pusher

Polyurethane

Provides an excellent patient tolerance

Up to 12 months indwelling

Long term implantation

Retrieval tether

Hydrocoated

With Hydromer coating

22cm to 32cm Length

for Autostatic Position

Highly radio-opaque

RocaJJ Soft Multilength

Reference	Fr / Ch	Length (cm)	Guide Wire
ROJM0500ST	4.8	22 - 32	Nitinol STIFF
ROJM0600ST	6	22 - 32	Nitinol STIFF
ROJM0700ST	7	22 - 32	Nitinol STIFF
Kit composition: Polyurethane Hydrocoated Ureteral Multilength J Stent / 40 cm Length simple pusher with radiopaque ring / STIFF Nitinol Guidewire Ø 0.035i

RocaJJ Soft Multilength ECO KIT

Reference	Fr / Ch	Length (cm)	Guide Wire
ROJM5500ST	4.8	22 - 32	NO
ROJM5600ST	6	22 - 32	NO
ROJM5700ST	7	22 - 32	NO
ECO KIT composition: Polyurethane Hydrocoated Ureteral Multilength J Stent / 40 cm Length simple pusher with radiopaque ring / NO GUIDEWIRE

Individually packaged /Sterile / Box of 1

RocaJJ Simple J - ROCAMED

PolyUrethane Simple Loop Ureteral Stent

RocaJJ Simple J
PolyUrethane Simple Loop Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane MONO J stent

Provides an excellent patient tolerance
Provides an encrustation high resitance

Up to 12 months indwelling

Long term implantation

Pigtail type

for an autostatic position
2 open tips

Kit composition:

Polyurethane Ureteral SIMPLE J Stent

PTFE coated Guidewire Ø 0.035i

RocaJJ Simple J in polyurethane

References	ØFr/Ch	Lenght (cm)
ROJG4690ST	6	90
ROJG4790ST	7	90
ROJG4890ST	8	90

Individually Packaged (guidewire conditionned separatly in the same box)

Products Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please consult product label and insert for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for use.
For the latest information, always check the “Instructions for Use” that comes packaged with the product.

GREEN-STAR - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Soft material, steerable with coupling

GREEN-STAR flexible length - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Soft material, flexible length

GREEN-STAR MONO - UROTECH

Mono-J Ureteral Stent-Set Soft material

GREEN-STAR steerable - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Soft material, steerable

INTUBATION STENT - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Partial shaft thickening, also in the pigtails

MAGNETIC BLACK-STAR - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set and Retrieval Device with magnet

MONOSTAR SOFT - UROVISION

Mono-J Ureteral Stent Set Soft material Ureteral

MONOSTAR STANDARD - UROVISION

Mono-J Ureteral Stent Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings only available for pigtail
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Funnel adapter

For CH/FR 04 to 09

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clip

In sets with closed tip

Extra	Double-pigtail, With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Size (CH/FR)	10, 12, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	70
Wire (inch)	0.025", 0.028”, 0.035", 0.038", 0.045"
wire length (cm)	150
Wire properties	standard

ONKOVISION® TUMOR STENT - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set With a stainless steel helix

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Highly flexible stainless steel helix for maximal pressure resistance with minimal ureter irritation
Soft pigtails for improved wearing comfort
No drainage openings in the shaft, to prevent infiltration of tumor tissue growth
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.032", 0.035"
wire length (cm)	150
Extra	With guidewire
Tip	open
Wire properties	standard

SPECIAL VISIOSTENT TUMORSTENT - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Produced from a single piece, so it is not possible for the pigtail to loosen
Stable shaft for maximal pressure resistance
Soft pigtails for improved wearing comfort
No drainage openings in the shaft, to prevent infiltration of tumor tissue growth
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	standard
Tip	open
wire length (cm)	150
Extra	With guidewire

VISIOFLUX - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent set For reducing bladder irritation

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Thanks to the optimal length of the stent, which ends before the ostium, irritations in the bladder and ostium are prevented
Pigtail only at kidney end/proximal
With suture at the straight end, which stays in the bladder
Drainage openings in shaft and pigtail
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Tip	closed, open
Extra	With guidewire
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	150
Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	22, 24, 26
Wire (inch)	0.035", 0.038"

VISIOLIX COMPLETE SET - UROSVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set with Ureteral Catheter

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Ureteral Catheter

Made of Pebax with stainless steel stylet
Straight, open tip
Size: CH/FR 4.7
Length: 70 cm

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

Hydrophilic coating for improved movement – moisten before use in application tube

Adapter

Cannula adapter

Wire insertion tool

With crimp coupling for securing the guide wire

Extra	With guidewire
Wire properties	hart
Wire (inch)	0.035"
wire length (cm)	150
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6
Length (cm)	20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34
Tip	open

VISIOMATIC® - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Steerable with VISIOMATIC® Discharge System

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Visiomatic discharge system

Pusher
Disconnector
Y-adapter with crimp coupling for securing the guide wire
Length: 51 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	open
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
wire length (cm)	150
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	bewegliche Seele, standard

VISIOMATIC® SOFT - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Soft material, steerable with VISIOMATIC® discharge system

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Especially soft material to ensure a high level of patient comfort
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Visiomatic discharge system

Pusher
Disconnector
Y-adapter with crimp coupling for securing the guide wire
Length: 51 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	bewegliche Seele, standard
wire length (cm)	150
Tip	open

VISIOMATIC® TUMORSTENT - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Steerable with VISIOMATIC® Discharge System

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Produced from a single element
Stable shaft for maximal pressure resistance
Soft pigtails for improved wearing comfort
No drainage openings in the shaft, to prevent infiltration of tumor tissue growth
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Visiomatic-Abwurfsystem

Pusher
Disconnector
Y-adapter with crimp coupling for securing the guide wire
Length: 51 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.035", 0.038"
wire length (cm)	150
Extra	With guidewire
Tip	open
Wire properties	standard

VISIOSTAR COMPLETE SET - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set with Ureteral Catheter

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Ureteral Catheter

Made of Pebax with stainless steel stylet
Open Tiemann tip
Size: CH/FR 4.7
Length: 70 cm

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Adapter

Cannula adapter

Extra	With guidewire
Wire properties	standard
Wire (inch)	0.035"
wire length (cm)	150
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Tip	open

VISIOSTAR ESWL - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set With special profile

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Special profile to support discharge of stones
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Clip

In sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	7
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
wire length (cm)	150
Extra	With guidewire
Wire properties	standard

VISIOSTAR INTRAOPERATIVE - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Shaft opening central or throughout
Closed tip on both ends
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated

Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8, 9
Extra	Central Opening, Several openings, With guidewire
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	100
Tip	closed

VISIOSTAR SOFT

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Soft material

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Especially soft material to ensure a high level of patient comfort
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clip

In sets with closed tip

Tip	closed, open
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	22, 24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	150

VISIOSTAR Standard - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

In sets with closed tip

Tip	closed, open
Size (CH/FR)	10, 4.7, 6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	22, 24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038", 0.045"
wire length (cm)	150
Extra	With guidewire

VISIOSTAR Standard flexible length - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Flexible length

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Multiple coils on both sides for shaft length fl exibility from 24 to 32 cm
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

In sets with closed tip

Tip	closed, open
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	24-32
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
Wire properties	standard

VISIOSTAR Standard steerable - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Steerable

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Guide Wire

PTFE coating

Guide Unit

Pusher
Disconnector
Length: 53 cm

Clip

In sets with closed tip

Tip	closed, open
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8, 9
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035", 0.038"
wire length (cm)	150
Wire properties	bewegliche Seele, standard

VISIOSTENT STENOSIS - UROVISION

Double-J Ureteral Stent Set Partial shaft reinforcement Ureteral

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane
Partial reinforcement (proximal, central, distal) for dilatation of stenosis
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PTFE-coated


Extra	Bladder-side reinforcement, Central Opening, Central reinforcement, Renal reinforcement, Several openings, With guidewire
Wire properties	standard
Wire (inch)	0.038"
wire length (cm)	150
Size (CH/FR)	7
Length (cm)	26, 28, 30
Tip	open

WHITE STAR Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Treated with PC, steerable with coupling

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 43 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

2 clamps in sets with closed tip

Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

WHITE STAR flexible length - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Flexible length

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Multiple coils on both ends for flexible shaft length from 22 to 30 cm
Less risk of dislocation
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

2 clamps in sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
Length (cm)	22-30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

WHITE-STAR ESWL - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set With special profile

Ureterschiene

Polyurethane (PUR)
With special profile for supporting transport of stone debris
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Guide wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

Only in sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	7
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

WHITE-STAR INTRAOPERATIVE - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Round tip

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Both ends closed
At the shaft one central opening or multiple openings for the guide wire
Radiopaque

Guide wire

PFTE-coated

Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7
Extra	Central Opening, Several openings
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Tip	closed
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	100

WHITE-STAR MONO - UROTECH

Mono-J Ureteral Stent-Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Drainage openings only in pigtail
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Adapter

For attachement of the urinary drainage bag

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

Only in sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	10, 12, 4, 4.7, 6, 7, 8, 9
Extra	With guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.025", 0.028”, 0.035", 0.038", 0.045"
Length (cm)	70
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125, 175

WHITE-STAR steerable - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Steerable

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Steering Device

Pusher 6
Disconnector
Length: 53 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

2 clamps in sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire properties	bewegliche Seele, standard
wire length (cm)	125, 145, 150

WHITE-STAR STENOSIS - UROTECH

Stenosis Stent-Set Partial shaft enlargement

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque
Partial enlargement (proximal, central, distal) for dilation of stenosis

Pusher

Length: 40cm

Guide wire

PFTE-coated

Size (CH/FR)	7
Extra	Bladder-side reinforcement, Central reinforcement, Renal reinforcement
Tip	open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
Length (cm)	26, 28, 30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

YELLOW-STAR - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

2 clamps in sets with closed tiP

Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

YELLOW-STAR flexible length - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Treated with PC, flexible length

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
PC-treatment to minimise risk of infection and encrustation, resulting in extended indwelling time
Multiple coils on both ends for flexible shaft length from 22 to 30 cm
Less risk of dislocation
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

Only in sets with closed tip

Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	closed, open
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Length (cm)	22-30
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

YELLOW-STAR steerable - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Treated with PC, steerable

Ureterschiene

Polyurethane (PUR)
PC-treatment to minimise risk of infection and encrustation, resulting in extended indwelling time
Drainage openings in pigtails and shaft
Open or closed tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Steering Device

Pusher
Disconnector
Length: 53 cm

Guide Wire

PFTE-coated

Clamp

Only in sets with closed tip

Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Size (CH/FR)	4.7, 6, 7, 8
Length (cm)	24, 26, 28, 30
Wire (inch)	0.028”, 0.035"
Tip	open
Wire properties	bewegliche Seele, standard
wire length (cm)	145, 150

YELLOW-STAR TUMOR-STENT - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Treated with PC

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
PC-treatment to minimise risk of infection and encrustation, resulting in extended indwelling time
Pressure resistant shaft, without drainage openings for preventing ingrowth of tumor tissue
Soft pigtails for better wearing comfort
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Pusher

Length: 40 cm

Guide Wire

Hydrophilic coating for better gliding ability – prior to application, guide wire must be moistened in dispenser

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
Length (cm)	22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	125

YELLOW-STAR TUMOR-STENT steerable - UROTECH

Double-J Ureteral Stent-Set Treated with PC, steerable

Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PUR)
PC-treatment to minimise risk of infection and encrustation, resulting in extended indwelling time
Pressure resistant shaft, without drainage openings for preventing ingrowth of tumor tissue
Soft pigtails for better wearing comfort
Drainage openings only in pigtails
Open tip
Markings for exact positioning
Radiopaque

Steering Device

Pusher
Disconnector
Length: 53 cm

Guide Wire

Hydrophile Beschichtung für verbesserte Gleitfähigkeit – vor Anwendung im Spenderrohr anfeuchten

Size (CH/FR)	6, 7, 8
Extra	With guidewire, Without guidewire
Tip	open
Wire (inch)	0.035"
Length (cm)	22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32
Wire properties	standard
wire length (cm)	150

Biosoft® duo ureter Stent - COLOPLAST

Dual durometer designed for easy insertion and placement while retaining great flexibility for patient comfort

Silicone double loop ureteral stents - COLOPLAST

The remarkable biocompatibility and flexibility of silicone makes it the gold standard material for long-term implantation.

Stents without eyes on the straight section - COLOPLAST

Dedicated to cancer treatment
Available in soft or firm material

Persistent™ - Q Urological

Structural Hydrogel Ureteral Stent

Polyurethane (PU-R & PU-S) double loop ureteral stents - COLOPLAST

Double loop ureteral stents

Tumor stent - COLOPLAST

Palliative drainage in case of ureteral compressions
Reinforced internal layer for excellent resistance to compression

Vortek® double loop ureteral stents - COLOPLAST

Dual durometer design for easy insertion and placement while retaining great flexibility for patient comfort

Vortek® hydro-coated double loop ureteral stents - COLOPLAST

Dual durometer design for easy insertion and placement while retaining great flexibility for patient comfort.
The hydrophilic coating facilitates the advancement of the stent.

Stenostent® - COLOPLAST

For ureteral stenosis
Reinforced 12 Ch/Fr body stent with 8 Ch/Fr loops

Pyelostent® - COLOPLAST

For pyeloureteral junction syndrome treatment
8 Ch/Fr stent while the renal pelvis section is 12 Ch/Fr

Bander Ureteral Diversion Stent - Cook Medical

Used for intraoperative placement to stent the ureter during ureteroileal conduit construction and continent urinary diversions.

Black Silicone Filiform Double Pigtail Ureteral Stent - Cook Medical

Used for temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder. The set includes a stent, a wire guide, and a stent positioner.

C-Flex® Double Pigtail Ureteral Stent - Cook Medical

Used for temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder. C-Flex Double Pigtail Ureteral Stent Sets have been employed to relieve obstruction in a variety of benign, malignant, and post-traumatic conditions. These stents may be placed using endoscopic, percutaneous, or ope

Greene Renal Transplant Stent - Cook Medical

Used to establish temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder following renal transplant. The stent has nonradiopaque ink bands. The set includes a stent, a wire guide, a catheter, and a stent positioner.

Resonance® Metallic Ureteral Stent - Cook Medical

Used for temporary stenting of the ureter in adult patients with extrinsic ureteral obstruction. This stent is intended for one-time use.

Universa® Firm Ureteral Stent Set with Hydrophilic Coating and Monofilament Tether - Cook Medical

Used for temporary internal drainage from the ureteropelvic junction to the bladder. Universa stents have AQ® hydrophilic coating, a monofilament tether, and graduation marks. The set includes a stent with pigtail straightener, a stent positioner with radiopaque tip, and a wire guide.

Universa® Soft Ureteral Stent Set with Hydrophilic Coating and Monofilament Tether - Cook Medical

BARDEX® Double Pigtail Soft Stent - BD Bard

BARD® provides a wide variety of ureteral stents. The BARDEX® stent is a polyurethane stent and is packaged with an attached suture for ease of removal. The stents are packaged individually, sterile, for single use.

FLUORO-4™ Silicone Ureteral Stent - BD Bard

BARD® FLUORO-4™ silicone ureteral stents have the insertion advantages found with urethane stents plus the biocompatibility of silicone stents. The silicone/tantalum formulation is highly radiopaque under imaging (radiology or fluoroscopy). It is packaged with a .038" lubricious coated guidewire for

INLAY OPTIMA® Ureteral Stent - BD Bard

The INLAY OPTIMA® stent continues the legacy of the BARD® INLAY® stent.

INLAY® Ureteral Stent - BD Bard

BARD® offers multiple stent choices in design, length, and coating to assure you the right stent match with each procedure and anatomical requirement. The INLAY® ureteral stent offers many advantages.

Urinary Diversion Stent - BD Bard

BD Urinary Diversion Stents have been designed to provide secure placement in the renal pelvis while allowing drainage of urine from the kidney to an external stoma.

Latest scientific papers in urinary stents

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Surface modification of ureteral stents: development history, classification, function, and future developments

K Xia, X Shen, X Ang, B Hou, Y Chen… - Expert Review of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis

… The purpose of this article is to discuss surface modification of ureteral stents to reduce
stent… in ureteral stent coatings, which contribute to the future progress of ureteral stents surface …

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[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive overview of ureteral stents based on clinical aspects, material and design

V Bernasconi, M Tozzi, A Pietropaolo… - … European Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

… We represented a synthesis of our extensive research over materials, coatings and shapes
available on the market and then analyzed the main characteristics and peculiarities of …

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Ureteral stents harbor complex biofilms with rich microbiome-metabolite interactions

GT Werneburg, D Hettel, SD Lundy, A Adler… - The Journal of …, 2023 - auajournals.org

… We hypothesized that ureteral stents would harbor unique microbial … stents would form
biofilm in vitro. We sought to determine the natural history of biofilm formation on ureteral stents, …

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Epidemiology and risk factors for febrile ureteral stent-associated urinary tract infections: a prospective observational cohort study

B Bailly, M Lecheneaut, H Gbaguidi-Haore… - Journal of Infection, 2023 - Elsevier

… We aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors of febrile ureteral stent-associated …
Ureteral stents (USs) are widely used in urology to promote ureter patency. According to French …

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Simple bio‐inspired coating of ureteral stent for protein and bacterial fouling and calcium encrustation control

RR Gonzales, K Kumagai, Z Yang… - … Research Part B …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library

… Among all the ureteral stent samples tested, the PDA-coated ureteral stent prepared in
this work showed the best anti-fouling performance. PDA coating has proven that despite its …

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A modified biodegradable mesh ureteral stent for treating ureteral stricture disease

Y Wang, X Ren, C Ji, D Zhong, X Wei, Z Zhu, X Zhou… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2023 - Elsevier

… ureteral stent, the shorten tubular ureteral stent only need to cover the range of the injured
part of the ureter (In this research, the length of the ureteral stent was … stent into the mesh stent. …

Patients' Experiences with the Removal of a Ureteral Stent: Insights from In-Depth Interviews with Participants in the USDRN STENTS Qualitative Cohort Study

C Dombeck, CD Scales, K McKenna, T Swezey… - Urology, 2023 - Elsevier

… short-term ureteral stent placement for the treatment of renal or ureteral stones and is …
ureteral stent, including removal. Here we describe participants’ narratives on the ureteral stent …

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[HTML][HTML] Detection of microbial biofilms inside the lumen of ureteral stents: two case reports

CC Barajas-García… - Journal of …, 2023 - jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral …

… This study provides insights into the morphology of the microbial biofilm inside the lumen of
the ureteral stent, as well as the large number of bacteria present in the lumen of the J stent. …

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[HTML][HTML] Investigating the encrustation of reinforced ureteral stents by computational flow dynamic simulations

B Vogt - World Journal of Urology, 2023 - Springer

… Using a tailor-made program, we attempted to evaluate a number of reinforced ureteral stents
by CFD simulations with an obstructed or unobstructed ureter and steady or discontinuous …

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[HTML][HTML] The Allium Ureteral Stent for the Treatment of Ureteral Complications Following Renal Transplantation—A Single-Center, Single-Surgeon Series

S Weinberger, M Hubatsch, T Klatte… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com

… the optimal management of ureteral complications. The aim … Allium ureteral stent in patients
with ureteral complications … self-expandable Allium ureteral stent in the transplant ureter after …

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Introduction!

Hydrustent® - HYDRUMEDICAL

MiniJFil® - ROCAMED

JFil® - ROCAMED

Endosil® – ROCAMED

RocaJJ Soft – ROCAMED

RocaJJ Soft Multilength – ROCAMED

RocaJJ Simple J - ROCAMED

GREEN-STAR - UROTECH

GREEN-STAR flexible length - UROTECH

GREEN-STAR MONO - UROTECH

GREEN-STAR steerable - UROTECH

INTUBATION STENT - UROVISION

MAGNETIC BLACK-STAR - UROTECH

MONOSTAR SOFT - UROVISION

MONOSTAR STANDARD - UROVISION

ONKOVISION® TUMOR STENT - UROVISION

SPECIAL VISIOSTENT TUMORSTENT - UROVISION

VISIOFLUX - UROVISION

VISIOLIX COMPLETE SET - UROSVISION

VISIOMATIC® - UROVISION

VISIOMATIC® SOFT - UROVISION

VISIOMATIC® TUMORSTENT - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR COMPLETE SET - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR ESWL - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR INTRAOPERATIVE - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR SOFT

VISIOSTAR Standard - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR Standard flexible length - UROVISION

VISIOSTAR Standard steerable - UROVISION