Stent reducing system and device

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2007-10-23

2007-10-23

Crane, Daniel C (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

With cleaning, descaling, or lubrication of work or product

Lubricating

C072S054000, C072S402000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10755752

ABSTRACT:
A system for reducing the diameter of a stent comprises a stent contracting assembly and a fluid source. The assembly comprises a plurality of contracting members that define a diameter reduction chamber for receiving a stent. When the chamber is in a pre-reduction configuration the stent has a first diameter and when the chamber is in a reduced configuration the stent has a second diameter. The second diameter is less than the first diameter. The fluid source is in fluid communication with the chamber and is constructed and arranged to inject a fluid therein. The fluid forms a fluid bearing between the contracting members and the stent which prevents the contracting members from contacting the stent in the reduced diameter configuration.

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U.S. Appl. No. 09/404,986, filed Sep. 22, 1999, Leo Klisch; Larry Ulanowski; Justin Plessal; Lou Ellis; Andy Dusbabek; Linda Lorentzen; Scott Hanson; Chris Larson; Terry Brown.

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