SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURING AND RELEASING A PORTION OF A STENT

摘要

The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent, comprising a retaining member having a main body. At least one slot is formed into the main body. The at least one slot comprises a circumferentially enclosed segment and an axial opening. A portion of a stent is restrained from moving radially outward when disposed within the circumferentially enclosed segment, and the portion of the stent is self-expandable radially outward when aligned with the axial opening.

主权项

1. A system for deploying at least a portion of a stent, the system comprising:
a retaining member comprising a main body having first and second ends; at least one slot formed into the main body, the at least one slot comprising a circumferentially enclosed segment and an axial opening; and a stent comprising a portion having a first width that is less than a second width of the axial opening of the retaining member, where the stent is restrained from moving radially outward when disposed within the circumferentially enclosed segment, and where the portion of the stent is self-expandable radially outward when aligned with the axial opening.