Stent grip and system for use therewith

Details Stent grip and system for use therewith Stent grip and system for use therewith

2003-06-30

2008-12-30

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3773)

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

Arterial prosthesis

Stent combined with surgical delivery system

Reexamination Certificate

active

07470282

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for reducing the longitudinal aspect of the catheter to stent force having at least one grip member for use with a stent delivery system. The grip engages a stent in the unexpanded state prior to delivery of the stent by retracting a stent retaining sheath. The grip has a body region having an outer diameter, a first end and a second end. The outer diameter of the first end is greater than the outer diameter of the second end. The grip is at least partially constructed from a polymeric material.

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