Systems and methods for securing and releasing a portion of a stent
US9687373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent, comprising a retaining member having a main body. At least one slot is formed into the main body. The at least one slot comprises a circumferentially enclosed segment and an axial opening. A portion of a stent is restrained from moving radially outward when disposed within the circumferentially enclosed segment, and the portion of the stent is self-expandable radially outward when aligned with the axial opening.
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