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Stent delivery system having delivery catheter member with a clear transition zone

US6942688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 2001
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/95
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter based stent placement system in which the catheter has a clear or translucent transition zone for visual inspection of the stent when placed in the catheter.

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