Systems and methods for delivery of a medical device

摘要

In various embodiments, the medical device delivery system described herein can be configured to position and deliver a medical device in a body lumen. The medical device delivery system can comprise an elongate member, a medical device and a leash. During deployment, the medical device can be tethered to the catheter by the leash, to stabilize and prevent unwanted shifting of the medical device as it deploys at the treatment site.

主权项

1. A medical device delivery system comprising:
a catheter; an expandable device disposed on an end of the catheter; a sleeve disposed around the expandable device and being configured to cover and releasably constrain the expandable device; a release line extending through the sleeve, the release line being configured to hold the sleeve closed and being removable to release the sleeve and allow expansion of the expandable device; and a leash line forming a releasable interconnection between the catheter and the expandable device, the leash line having a loop for receiving the release line therethrough and retaining the interconnection between the catheter and the expandable device after removal of the release line from the sleeve.