Stent retaining systems
US10028854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9665
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent delivery system includes an expandable stent, a catheter, and a sheath. The expandable stent includes proximal and distal ends, and a first interlock structure. The catheter includes an elongated member having a second interlock structure displaceably arranged about an outer surface thereof for engaging the first interlock structure of the stent. The sheath is mounted on the elongated member and is positionable in a transport position in which the sheath covers the stent mounted on the elongated member and a deploy position in which the stent is exposed.
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