STENT PLACEMENT INSTRUMENT

摘要

An instrument for the deployment or retraction of a self-expanding stent (10) in a body canal (4), which comprises an elongated tubular outer sleeve (1) having disposed therein an elongated core (5) which is movable relative to said sleeve (1) and has a grip member (9) formed at or near its distal end, which grip member (9) is adapted to releasably hold a self-expanding stent (10) within said outer sleeve (1).