Stent securement system
US6964676B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9583
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent delivery system having a delivery catheter, a stent mounted thereupon and at least one stent retaining sleeve to retain the stent on the catheter prior to stent delivery. At least a portion of the at least one stent retaining sleeve being further characterized as having a plurality through-holes. The through-holes providing the at least one stent retaining sleeve with reduced radial and columnar strength when compared to a sleeve without through-holes.
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