An intravascular device for keeping open a previously constricted site withina vessel and for minimizing tissue debris at such a site from closing off the vesselis provided. The device includes an expandable substantially tubular body definedby a framework having a plurality of openings. The device also includes a flexiblenetting system having a structural design for extending across each of the openings.Such a design allows the netting system to expand along with each opening in theframework to minimize release of tissues debris at the site from closing the lumenof the vessel. The netting system can include a plurality of pores to permit communicationbetween fluid flow within the vessel and the vessel wall, and at least one pharmacotherapeuticagent for the treatment or prevention of certain conditions. A method for placingthe device at a site of interest is also provided.
