Do not inflate the balloon before the stent is in the target position.
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Attach a 20 cc syringe with saline or diluted contrast to the port labeled "I" . Do not inflate the balloon before the stent
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Maintain a sterile environment and ensure the catheter shaft does not touch non-sterile surfaces. 2. System Preparation (Flushing)
Visually confirm that the crimped stent is centered between the radiopaque markers on the balloon.
The 316L stainless steel stent can cause artifacts in MRI scans due to magnetic field distortion.