A method and apparatus for reducing the longitudinal aspect of the catheter to stent force comprises at least one grip member for use with a stent delivery system. The grip engages a stent in the unexpanded state prior to delivery of the stent by retracting a stent retaining sheath. The grip comprises a body region having an outer diameter, a first end and a second end. The outer diameter of the first end is greater than the outer diameter of the second end. The grip is at least partially constructed from a polymeric material.
申请公布号
EP1613246(A2)
申请公布日期
2006.01.11
申请号
EP20040759372
申请日期
2004.04.09
申请人
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
发明人
GUNDERSON, RICHARD, C.;MALEWICZ, ANDRZEJ, M.;LARSON, KAREN;MOBERG, JONATHAN, R.;SHELSO, SUSAN, I.