Intravascular implantable medical device introduction
US9339197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/283
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one example, this disclosure is directed to a kit for intravascular implantation of an implantable medical device within a patient, the kit comprising an elongated outer sheath forming an inner lumen with a distal opening, the outer sheath sized to traverse a vasculature of the patient, and an elongated inner sheath with an inflatable member at its distal portion. The inflatable member is inflatable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to close-off the distal opening of the outer sheath when inflated. The inner sheath further includes a stopper proximally located relative to the inflatable member. The inflatable member is remotely controllable from a proximal end of the inner sheath to retract in a proximal direction towards the stopper. The inflatable member can be retracted in a proximal direction towards the stopper and past an implantable medical device positioned within a distal portion of the outer sheath.
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