Apparatus and method for delivering a self-expanding stent on a guide wire
US6280465A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9511
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly for delivering a self-expanding stent to an intraluminal location comprising a guide wire, a retainer to secure the stent to the guide wire in a compressed configuration, and a release member to release the stent from the retainer and allow the stent to assume an expanded configuration. The stent may be compressed by axial elongation, radial compression, or linear elongation into a generally tube-like configuration. The release member may operate the retainer to release the stent or urge the stent away from contact with the retainer.
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