Patent · US Expired

Catheter

US7740652B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2005
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 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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