Crimping tool for a prosthetic device and method for crimping a prosthetic device with a crimping tool
US9937038B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A crimping tool and method for reducing an external dimension of a compressible prosthetic device, the crimping tool comprising a first member comprising a first control surface collapsible between a first state and a second state, the first member having a first open end configured for introducing the prosthetic device when the first control surface is in the first state, and a second open end configured for allowing locking of the prosthetic device when introduced into the first member; an engagement portion that moves the first control surface from the first state to the second state; and an actuator portion for moving the first member along the longitudinal axis allowing the engagement portion to interact with the first member.
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