Sheath for self-expanding stent
US6629992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter assembly for delivering an endoprosthesis within a body lumen. A delivery catheter assembly is provided which includes a stent with biocompatible material thereon for preventing the stent from expanding or otherwise dislodging from the catheter. The stent with biocompatible material is secured to an expandable member of a delivery catheter, whereby inflation of the expandable member causes the biocompatible material to fail, thereby permitting the stent to expand and deploy in a body lumen.
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