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Delivery device with an expandable positioner for positioning a prosthesis

US9980840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2015
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1047
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis delivery device comprises a cannula having an expandable positioning device disposed at the proximal end thereof. A prosthesis is retained on the cannula distal of the expandable device. Expansion of the expandable device retains and centers the delivery device and the prosthesis carried thereon in the vessel and allows repositioning of the prosthesis without contacting the proximal end of the prosthesis with the vessel walls prior to deployment.

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