Systems and methods for deploying a portion of a stent using an auger-style device
US10639180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cannula having an outer surface, and an auger having a plurality of turns coupled to the outer surface of the cannula. A stent has a portion dimensioned to be disposed within a valley of the auger. Rotation of the cannula and the auger advances the portion of the stent in a predetermined longitudinal direction.
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