Delivery catheter system with micro and macro movement control
US9144494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic valve delivery system that is improved in controllability by way of a proximal handle system. Such a handle system of the present invention advantageously permits a controlled fine or micro movement or adjustment of a distal sheath for uncovering a plunger that is to be loaded with a prosthetic valve for deployment thereof. The delivery system of the present invention permits a trigger-release for a gross or macro movement to the sheath relative to the plunger. Also, the control handle of the delivery system is shaped and contoured for ease in manipulation of the micro-control actuator.
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