Medical stents having valves and their methods of manufacture are
disclosed. The valve may be basket-shaped and formed integral to a
medical stent to prevent undesirable backflow across the valve. The valve
can be formed by converting the braided wires of the stent, by providing
elastomeric material onto a mold or fixture to form an elastomeric valve,
or by attaching a gasket valve. The valve is normally closed but
configured to allow easy opening in response to a predetermined
condition.