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Protection and actuation mechanism for controlled release of implantable embolic devices

US11672946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

Kevin McConnell · Minneapolis, US
Nicholas Lee Tassoni · Andover, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 21, 2020
Grant date	Jun 13, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/0042
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device system may include an elongate shaft having a lumen extending to a distal end of the elongate shaft, wherein a proximal portion of the elongate shaft is configured to disengage from a distal portion of the elongate shaft; a medical device disposed proximate the distal end of the elongate shaft; a release wire disposed within the lumen of the elongate shaft, wherein the release wire releasably attaches the medical device to the distal end of the elongate shaft; and an introducer sheath slidably disposed over the elongate shaft, wherein the introducer sheath is configured to disengage the proximal portion of the elongate shaft from the distal portion of the elongate shaft.

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