SPLIT SHEATH DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM

摘要

A device for delivering and deploying a radially expandable prosthesis is disclosed and comprises a proximal prosthesis release mechanism (24) having a first resistance and a distal prosthesis release mechanism (22) having a second resistance. The device further comprises an actuation mechanism (27) for actuating the distal and proximal release mechanisms in a single coordinated movement and a biasing compensator (60) for regulating the relationship between the first resistance and the second resistance. Additional aspects of the invention include devices and methods for delivering and deploying a radially expandable prosthesis.