Methods and systems for delivering an implant

US10639181B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Daniel H. Shumer · San Jose, US
• Ronald G. Earles · Houston, US
• Nianjiong Joan Bei · Foster City, US
• Barbara E. Stamberg · San Jose, US
• Daniel C. Simon · Murrieta, US
• Maria Del Rosario Nava · Baldwin Park, US
• Michael L. Green · Pleasanton, US
• Matthew J. Gillick · Murrieta, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 7, 2017
• Grant date: May 5, 2020
• Expiry date: Aug 4, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H19/025
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A system for delivering an implant including a handle, a trigger, an actuation assembly, and a catheter assembly. The actuation assembly is configured to displace the outer tubular member in the proximal direction and to separately move the inner shaft member distally upon deployment of the trigger from the first position to the second position, and move the inner shaft member proximally with no displacement of the outer tubular member upon return of the trigger from the second position to the first position. The catheter assembly includes an outer tubular member, an inner shaft member, and a pusher assembly.