Method and apparatus for compressing/loading stent-valves
US10245145B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus (40) for compressing a transcatheter cardiac stent-valve (10) comprises: a first compressor stage (100) including a hollow channel (42) with a tapered interior surface configured for compressing a stent-valve in response to longitudinal advancement of the stent-valve within the channel; and a second compressor stage (102) comprising a crimper for compressing a portion of the stent-valve without longitudinal advancement.
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