Apparatus and methods for delivery of intraluminal prostheses
US6808529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 26, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for intraluminal delivery and deployment of an expandable prosthesis at a site within a body canal is provided. The apparatus comprises an elongated sleeve and an outer shaft disposed within the elongated sleeve and movable relative to the sleeve. A securing member is disposed on a distal area of the outer shaft. The expandable prosthesis is housed within a distal area of the elongated sleeve, and a distal area of the prosthesis is secured to the outer shaft by the securing member. The stent is deployed by displacing the sleeve in a proximal direction relative to the outer shaft to expose the stent and by releasing the stent from the securing member. If necessary, the stent can be repositioned prior to releasing the stent from the securing member.
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