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Insertion device for stents and methods for use

US6093194A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1998
Grant dateJul 25, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/166
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Two embodiments for a stent delivery catheter are disclosed. In the first embodiment, the stent delivery catheter comprises an outer sheath, a peel-away sheath, and an inner sheath. In the second embodiment, the stent delivery catheter comprises an outer sheath and an inner tubular member which distally ends in a tongue having an arcuate cross section.

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