Mechanism to improve stent securement
US7235093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention comprises a securement member to improve securement of a stent upon an expandable balloon and delivery catheter, and to constrain portions of the stent before and during stent deployment. Generally, the securement member comprises a securement connector arranged to engage a catheter, at least one flexible connecting member coupled to the securement connector, and a locking member arranged to engage a portion of a stent.
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