System and method for delivering and deploying an occluding device within a vessel
US8267985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for deploying an occluding device that can be used to remodel an aneurysm within the vessel by, for example, neck reconstruction or balloon remodeling. The system comprises an introducer sheath and an assembly for carrying the occluding device. The assembly includes an elongated flexible member having an occluding device retaining member for receiving a first end of the occluding device, a proximally positioned retaining member for engaging a second end of the occluding device and a support surrounding a portion of the elongated flexible member over which the occluding device can be positioned.
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