Delivery systems and methods for deploying expandable intraluminal medical devices
US7909862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for delivering and deploying expandable intraluminal medical devices at a desired point of treatment within a body vessel are provided. A delivery device is provided, inserted into a body vessel, and navigated through the vessel to place an associated expandable intraluminal medical device at a desired point of treatment. Once the desired location is reached, an elongate member on which the expandable intraluminal medical device is disposed is spaced from a wall surface of the body vessel using an expandable wire basket, balloon, or other suitable structure. The expandable intraluminal medical device is deployed from the delivery system, which can ultimately be withdrawn from the body vessel.
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