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Drug-Coated Stents: Legal Info and FAQ<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Drug-coated stents come with serious risks like blood clots, infection, and allergic reactions. While they can improve outcomes for some heart patients, not everyone is a safe candidate for these devices. Ongoing FDA monitoring and legal claims highlight concerns about their safety and long-term effects.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A stent is a small, lattice-shaped tube, made of metal or plastic, that doctors insert permanently into an artery or blood vessel. Doctors typically use them to treat\u00a0coronary artery disease<\/a>. They also use them in conjunction with a balloon catheter.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0stent<\/a>\u00a0opens an artery that has become too narrow due to atherosclerosis. This is a condition where plaque builds up on the artery’s inner walls, blocking blood flow. Surgeons typically place stents inside a coronary artery after a balloon angioplasty procedure. It helps prevent\u00a0restenosis<\/a>.\u00a0Restenosis is the re-closing or re-blocking of the artery.<\/p>\n

This article answers common questions about drug-coated stents and how they can be dangerous for patients. You’ll also find information on lawsuits and legal options if you’ve been injured by a stent.<\/p>\n

You can also talk to a product liability attorney<\/a> near you for targeted legal advice. An attorney can determine if you have a valid legal claim. If so, they will advocate for you throughout the process and fight for fair compensation.<\/p>\n

What is a drug-coated stent?<\/h2>\n

A drug-coated\u00a0stent\u00a0is a regular bare-metal stent that slowly releases drugs into your body. These drugs help prevent arterial scarring. They also reduce the possibility of restenosis.<\/p>\n

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two leading brands of drug-coated stents, among others. These include:<\/p>\n