Devices and methods for crimping and loading a collapsible device into a delivery system
US9308346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for crimping an collapsible device and loading the collapsible device into a delivery system, includes a crimping tool configured to radially crimp at least a portion of the collapsible device, a loading tool configured to load at least a portion of the collapsible device into a delivery system, and a housing that houses at least one of the crimping tool and loading tool, wherein the device is configured to crimp and load the collapsible device without requiring manual repositioning of the collapsible device. Methods of crimping an collapsible device and loading the collapsible device into a delivery system are also disclosed.
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