Delivery system for implantable medical device
US10463519B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery system includes an inflatable delivery balloon formed with a plurality of constraining elements which create constrained regions in a body portion of the balloon, interposed between unconstrained regions. The constrained regions create recesses for receiving a medical device or part of a medical device. The constraining elements are preferably formed by woven or braided material, advantageously embedded within the wall of the inflatable balloon. The constraining elements provide a structure that will not flatten upon inflation of the balloon and also a structure which can readily be folded or wrapped for endoluminal delivery purposes, and which retains flexibility of the delivery device.
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