Endoscopic stent delivery system and method
US7011675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/95
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stent delivery system is disclosed that has an outer assembly and an inner assembly that accommodates a stent. The inner assembly further has an external assembly contact area projecting from its surface that frictionally contacts an inner surface of the outer assembly. The contact area is positioned at one end of the inner assembly, proximal to the stent accommodating area. Also disclosed is a method of using the stent delivery system.
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