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Deployment catheter

US10123788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Desmond O'Connell · Redmond, US
Erik Liljegren · Redmond, US
David H. Dillard · Redmond, US
Hugo X. Gonzalez · Woodinville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 29, 2014
Grant date	Nov 13, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 2, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2034/2051
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A deployment catheter is described herein that preferably is configured to deliver a medical device such as a valve to a location in a patient such as a patient's airway. Preferably, such a deployment catheter is configured to be used in conjunction with a bronchoscope. In some embodiments, a locking lever is provided to reduce the likelihood of accidental deployment of the device, and which resets conveniently after use to as to permit multiple device deployments.

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