Attachment mechanism for stent release
US9192495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An attachment mechanism for coupling a stent to a delivery system is disclosed. The delivery system includes an inner shaft assembly. The attachment mechanism is configured to pivot relative to the inner shaft assembly of the delivery system in order to release the stent from the delivery system upon retraction of a delivery sheath capsule compressively containing the stent.
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