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Medical device with telescoping sealing assembly

US11266518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2019
Grant dateMar 8, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 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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