Two component sleeves
US6565595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent retaining sleeve which may be employed with a stent delivery system. The sleeves having two tubular components which are engaged to one another. The first component is an elastomeric tube which is designed to be disposed about the end of a stent and the portion of the catheter immediately adjacent thereto. The first component includes an inner surface which may be at least partially prelubricated with a lubricant. The second sleeve component is a second elastomeric tube which partially overlaps at least a portion of the first tube and is engaged thereto. A second portion of the second tube is constructed and arranged to engage a portion of the catheter shaft immediately adjacent thereto.
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