Mechanism to improve stent securement

Details Mechanism to improve stent securement Mechanism to improve stent securement

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Arterial prosthesis

Stent combined with surgical delivery system

Reexamination Certificate

active

10441666

ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a securement member to improve securement of a stent upon an expandable balloon and delivery catheter, and to constrain portions of the stent before and during stent deployment. Generally, the securement member comprises a securement connector arranged to engage a catheter, at least one flexible connecting member coupled to the securement connector, and a locking member arranged to engage a portion of a stent.

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