Non-crimped stent delivery system
US6387118B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent delivery system which includes a single or a pair of stent retaining sleeves having a ribbed configuration. The ribbed configuration providing the sleeves with reduced columnar strength and an improved radial strength characteristics. The sleeves of the present stent delivery system further providing a recoil action in opposite longitudinal directions when the stent is being expanded. The recoil assists in fully retracting the sleeves from the stent.
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