Delivery system with variable delivery rate for deploying a medical device
US7976574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/966
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery system utilizes a handle assembly including an actuating mechanism capable of initially providing sufficient mechanical advantage to overcome static friction when initiating deployment of the medical device. The actuating mechanism includes components which help to increase the speed of deployment as the physician continues to manipulate the actuating mechanism.
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