Method and apparatus for storage and/or introduction of implant for hollow anatomical structure

摘要

An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus comprises a storage unit; an elongate vascular implant stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end; and a pushrod at least partially stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end coupled to the distal end of the implant. The implant diverges from adjacency with the pushrod as the implant extends away from the distal end of the pushrod, such that the pushrod forms a force application region near the distal end of the pushrod. The force application region is accessible for force application but separated from the implant.

主权项

1. An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure, the apparatus comprising:
a storage unit defining an opening at a distal end and an aperture adjacent the distal end and proximal of the opening; an elongate vascular implant stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end; and a pushrod at least partially stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end coupled to the distal end of the implant; wherein the implant diverges from adjacency with the pushrod as the implant extends away from the distal end of the pushrod, such that the pushrod extends through the aperture adjacent the distal end of the storage unit and forms a force application region near the distal end of the pushrod, the force application region being accessible for force application but separated from the implant.