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System for implanting a prosthesis

US9907686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims

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Assignee

Bolton Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gerry Ouellette · Sunrise, US
Samuel Arbefeuille · Hollywood, US
Humberto Berra · Sunrise, US
Carol Barbre · Fort Lauderdale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 26, 2014
Grant date	Mar 6, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 27, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for implanting a prosthesis includes a prosthesis delivery device having a handle, an inner lumen, a nose cone, an intermediate lumen, a prosthesis sheath at the distal end of the intermediate lumen for holding therein a prosthesis to be implanted, and an outer lumen fixedly connected to the handle. The system can include a lumen control assembly operable to move the intermediate lumen with the prosthesis sheath between a retracted position and an extended position.

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