Lubrication apparatus for a delivery and deployment device
US8858608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery and deployment device comprises a sheath having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen disposed therebetween; a dilator having a distal end slidingly disposed within the sheath lumen; a valve assembly comprising a valve housing affixed to the sheath and a valve disposed within the housing between the sheath and the dilator; and a valve lubrication mechanism disposed between the valve and the dilator.
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