Delivery system for a medical device

US7794489B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Abbott Laboratories · US

Inventors

• Daniel H. Shumer · San Jose, US
• Amelia Lasser · Fremont, US
• Jimmy Jen · San Jose, US
• Jill Nicole Malin · Los Altos, US
• Howard Huang · Santa Clara, US
• Erik Eli · Redwood City, US
• Claus Volkl · Bisingen, DE
• Juergen Anton Haun · Albstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 30, 2006
• Grant date: Sep 14, 2010
• Expiry date: Mar 28, 2029

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2/9517
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.