STENT CRIMPING TOOL INSERT, SYSTEM, AND METHOD

摘要

A stent crimping tool insert comprises a core body configured for insertion into and removal from within a crimping chamber of a stent crimping tool. The core body has a core surface configured to withstand a compressive force without a reduction in diameter of the core surface.

主权项

1. A stent crimping method comprising:
inserting a stent within a crimping chamber of a stent crimping tool, the stent having a starting diameter, the stent crimping tool having a crimping surface for crimping the stent; moving the crimping surface of the stent crimping tool, the movement of the crimping surface causing the stent to be crimped to a crimped diameter less than the starting diameter, wherein when the stent reaches the crimped diameter, a stent crimping tool insert within the crimping chamber resists or stops the movement of the crimping surface.