Catheter
US7740652B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9665
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system includes a sheath, a catheter at least partially surrounded by the sheath, and a bumper disposed between the sheath and the catheter. The bumper has at least some freedom of movement with respect to the catheter, and the sheath, catheter, and bumper are configured so that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed between the sheath and the catheter.
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