Attachment mechanism for stent release
US9662238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9665
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An attachment mechanism for coupling a stent to a delivery system is disclosed. The attachment mechanism is configured to pivot relative to an inner shaft assembly of the delivery system in order to release the stent from the delivery system. Methods of deploying the stent with the delivery system are also disclosed.
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