System and method for delivering and deploying an occluding device within a vessel

摘要

A system and method for deploying an occluding device that can be used to remodel an aneurysm within the vessel by, for example, neck reconstruction or balloon remodeling. The system comprises an introducer sheath and an assembly for carrying the occluding device. The assembly includes an elongated flexible member having an occluding device retaining member for receiving a first end of the occluding device, a proximally positioned retaining member for engaging a second end of the occluding device and a support surrounding a portion of the elongated flexible member over which the occluding device can be positioned.

主权项

1. A method for introducing a stent within a vessel, said method comprising:
introducing a delivery assembly into a catheter, the delivery assembly comprising (i) an elongate flexible member; and (ii) a retaining member having an inner lumen that extends around a circumference of a distal portion of the elongate member, the lumen receiving a first end of the stent to secure a portion of the stent in the retaining member; positioning an end of the catheter proximate an aneurysm; advancing at least a portion of the delivery assembly out of the catheter; expanding at least a portion of the stent by applying a force against an internal portion of the stent; rotating the retaining member relative to the stent, whereby the first end moves proximally relative to the retaining member and is released from within the lumen.