Delivery system with inline sheath
US9788943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for delivering and implanting heart valves are disclosed. The delivery systems can include an integrated introducer. The integrated introducer can include a sheath having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of a delivery capsule of the delivery system and an outer diameter that is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the delivery capsule. The integrated introducer can include a hub having a hemostatic seal. The hub can have a locking mechanism configured to fix the integrated introducer in place on the delivery system.
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