Summary of dynamic mechanical analyzer test conditions and results
| Stent | Manipulation before DMA test | Re-sheathing during separation test | Force at break (N) | Main separation point | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stent 1 | Solitaire AB 6×20 | None | No | About 6 | Proximal adhesive |
| Stent 2 | Solitaire AB 6×20 | None | Yes | About 6 | Proximal adhesive |
| Stent 3 | Solitaire AB 6×30 | Deployment and retrieval 3 times in vascular replica | Yes | About 6 | Proximal adhesive |
| Stent 4 | Solitaire AB 6×30 | Deployment and retrieval once in vascular replica with pushing forward to make excessive bending at siphon | No | About 4 | Distal adhesive (proximal marker at the end of wire) |
| Stent 5 | Solitaire AB 4×20 | Manually pulled apart | No | NA | The junction point of the ball and socket joint |
DMA, dynamic mechanical analyzer; NA, not assessable.