Urethral catheter stent delivery system
US6929651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/047
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent delivery system for the placement of non-expandable stents in the urethra is described. The delivery system is generally composed of a catheter with a stent mounted near the distal end of the catheter. The stent is held in place by a balloon or mechanical mechanism.
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