Stent-catheter assembly with a releasable connection for stent retention
US8470014B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical assemblies with a releasable connection and methods of constructing such medical assemblies are disclosed. The medical assemblies generally comprise a stent, a catheter assembly having catheter body a balloon, and a releasable connection between the stent and the catheter assembly that releases the stent from the catheter assembly in response to enlargement of the balloon or when the balloon has been enlarged to an expanded configuration.
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