1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the durability of a vascular stent by exposing it to physiologically relevant diametric distension levels by means of hydrodynamic pulsatile loading. This testing occurs on a stent test specimen that has been deployed into a mock (elastically simulated) vessel. The typical duration of this test is 10 years of equivalent use (at 72 beats per minute), or at least 380 million cycles. 1.2 These test methods are applicable to balloon-expandable and self-expanding stents fabricated from metals and metal alloys. It does not specifically address any attributes unique to coated stents, polymeric stents, or biodegradable stents, although the application of this test method to those products is not precluded. 1.3 These test methods do not include recommendations for endovascular grafts (“stent-grafts”) or other conduit products commonly used to treat aneurismal disease or peripheral vessel trauma or to provide vascular access, although some information included herein may be applicable to those devices. 1.4 These test methods are valid for determining stent failure due to typical cyclic blood vessel diametric distension. These test methods do not address other modes of failure such as dynamic bending, torsion, extension, crushing, or abrasion. 1.5 These test methods do not address test conditions for curved mock vessels. 1.6