Method and apparatus for reducing a stent

Details Method and apparatus for reducing a stent Method and apparatus for reducing a stent

2010-02-22

2011-10-25

Tolan, Edward (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

By three or more coacting relatively movable tools

Concurrently actuated tools

Reexamination Certificate

active

08042373

ABSTRACT:
A medical device crimping system comprises a crimper and a plurality of protective strips. The crimper defines a crimping iris, which has an open state and a closed state. In the open state the cross-sectional area of the crimping iris is greater than in the closed state. The plurality of protective strips extend longitudinally through the crimping iris. Each of the strips is radially offset from one another. The strips protect the stent from direct contact with the crimping blades of the crimper.

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