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Multi-objective design optimization of bioresorbable braided stents.

Dario Carbonaro¹, Agnese Lucchetti², Alberto L Audenino¹

¹PoliTo(BIO)Med Lab, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, Turin, Italy.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine

|September 8, 2023

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This study optimized bioresorbable braided stents (poly-l-lactide) to improve radial stiffness for treating critical limb ischemia. Computational modeling identified key design parameters for enhanced mechanical performance and effective clinical application.

Area of Science:

Biomaterials Engineering
Medical Device Design
Computational Mechanics

Background:

Bioresorbable braided stents made from poly-l-lactide (PLLA) show promise for critical limb ischemia, especially for long-segment occlusions and highly angled lesions.
Current limitations include insufficient radial stiffness and a low elastic modulus inherent to bioresorbable polymers.
Computational optimization is proposed to enhance stent mechanical properties for improved clinical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and apply a computational optimization procedure for enhancing the mechanical performance of bioresorbable braided stents.
To improve the efficacy of these stents in treating critical limb ischemia through optimized design.

Main Methods:

Finite element analysis (FEA) was used to simulate radial crimping and implantation of PLLA braided stents.

Keywords:

Bioresorbable braided stent Bioresorbable polymer Critical limb ischemia Design optimization Finite element analysis

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Stent geometry was defined by wire count, wire diameter, initial diameter, and braiding angle, considering manufacturing constraints.

A multi-objective optimization approach, using design of experiments and surrogate modeling, evaluated radial force, foreshortening, and peak stress.

Main Results:

FEA simulations of radial crimping were validated against experimental data.
Wire diameter significantly impacted radial force, while braiding angle primarily influenced foreshortening.
Optimal design candidates were identified, with braiding angle being a key differentiator for achieving feasible peak stress values.

Conclusions:

The design space exploration successfully elucidated the influence of design parameters on stent mechanical performance.
An effective optimization framework was established for developing advanced bioresorbable braided stents.
This work advances the potential of bioresorbable stents for effective critical limb ischemia treatment.