Stent delivery system
US8808346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation.
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