Medical device with telescoping sealing assembly
US11266518B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices and methods for making and using medical devices are disclosed. An example system for delivering an implantable medical device includes a handle member including a seal assembly, wherein the seal assembly includes an outer sheath seal assembly coupled to an outer sheath, the outer sheath including a curved portion, the outer sheath seal assembly being translatable relative to the handle. The seal assembly also includes a first fixed seal assembly fixed relative to the handle, the first fixed seal assembly including a first alignment surface and a compression shaft coupled to the first fixed seal assembly. Additionally, first alignment surface is designed to align the compression shaft with at least a portion of the outer sheath.
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