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 having an exit opening and defining a chamber in communication with the exit opening; an elongate, self-expanding vascular implant having an expanded condition and stored within the chamber in the expanded condition, proximal of the exit opening; and a pushrod having a distal end aligned with and proximal of the exit opening. The pushrod is pre-assembled to a distal end of the implant. Associated methods, and other apparatus and methods, are also disclosed.