Mounting stents on stent delivery systems
US8752261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for mounting a stent on a balloon catheter includes two positioning and alignment stations, which are used to prepare a stent and catheter for crimping using the same crimping head. The system is configured for automated assembly of the stent and catheter prior to crimping. A catheter and stent are placed on a computer-controlled carriage that delivers the stent and catheter to the crimper head. Before placing the stent and catheter into the crimper head, an automated alignment system locates the stent between balloon markers.
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