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Delivery mechanism for implantable stent

US8852266B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2006
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/9517
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A delivery system including an inner catheter with a reinforcing element and an outer catheter having a proximal end attached to a movable member. An abutment element may be attached to a distal end of the reinforcing element, configured to engage an implantable device disposed between the inner catheter and the outer catheter.

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