摘要 |
The endoluminal device delivery assembly (10) and method for release and deployment of an endoluminal therapeutic device (28) at a desired location f or treatment within the vasculature of a patient utilizes an elongated flexible tubular catheter (12) with a tubular distal tip (16) formed of a yieldable material mounted to the distal end (14) of the catheter (12) for releasably holding the proximal end (28) of the endoluminal device (28). The endolumina l device (28) can be dislodged from the tubular distal tip (16) by a pusher member (34) or pressurized fluid to expel the endoluminal device (28) throug h at the desired location for treatment within the vasculature of a patient. A flexible coil (40) can be mounted to the distal end (38) of the elongated pusher member (34) to provide for improved tracking.
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