The invention provides a method of manufacturing a system for treating a vascular
condition. A catheter including an inflatable balloon is provided. A stent is positioned
over the balloon. An adhesive material is applied between an inner surface of the
stent and an outer surface of the balloon. The adhesive material is heated to above
a melting point of the adhesive material. The adhesive material is cooled to below
a melting point of the adhesive material to provide an adhesive bond that retains
the stent to the catheter during vascular delivery, wherein the stent is released
from the balloon following inflation and deflation of the balloon at a treatment site.