Stent crimper

Details Stent crimper Stent crimper

1997-10-16

1999-11-30

Hughes, S. Thomas

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

29282, 292835, B21D 3900

Patent

active

059920009

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for crimping a stent to a catheter as well as a method for crimping a stent to a catheter are disclosed in several embodiments. The apparatus in its various embodiments involves the application of a uniform radially inward force to a compressible tube in which the stent and catheter are situated.

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