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Stent delivery system

US9675486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2014
Grant dateJun 13, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/9517
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One preferred embodiment includes a stent delivery system including a retractable sheath and an outer stability sheath. The stability sheath freely rotates relative to the retractable sheath, relieving compression forces caused by twisting of stability sheath in when in a tortuous conformation.

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