LOADING TOOL FOR CAPTURING STENT POINTS

摘要

The present embodiments provide systems and methods for loading a stent or stent graft onto an introducer for intraluminal deployment. In one example, a system includes an endoluminal prosthesis introducer comprising a stent retaining member engageable with a stent end. The system may also include a loading tool for engaging the stent end on the stent retaining member. The loading tool may include a loading body having a passage extending from a first end to a second end and a slot that extends through the tubular loading body from the passage to an outer surface of the tubular loading body, and the slot may further extend from the second end toward the first end. The stent retaining member may be disposed at least partially within the passage of the loading body, and the slot of the loading body may be rotatable around the stent retaining member.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
an endoluminal prosthesis introducer comprising a stent retaining member engageable with a stent end in a compressed configuration; and a loading tool to facilitate engaging the stent end on the stent retaining member comprising a loading body having a passage extending from a first end to a second end and a slot that extends through the loading body from the passage to an outer surface of the tubular loading body, the slot extending from the second end toward the first end, wherein the stent retaining member is disposed at least partially within the passage of the loading body, and the slot of the loading body is rotatable around the stent retaining member.