Dissolving scaffold could open blocked leg arteries without permanent implants

This early study tests a new device that opens blocked arteries in the pelvis and leg. The scaffold is made of a material that dissolves over time, so nothing stays in the body permanently. The trial will include 15 people with pain while walking or at rest due to narrowed or blocked iliac arteries. Doctors will check if the device is safe and works well at keeping the artery open.