JPH0379023B2 - - Google Patents

Info

Publication number
JPH0379023B2
JPH0379023B2 JP2186958A JP18695890A JPH0379023B2 JP H0379023 B2 JPH0379023 B2 JP H0379023B2 JP 2186958 A JP2186958 A JP 2186958A JP 18695890 A JP18695890 A JP 18695890A JP H0379023 B2 JPH0379023 B2 JP H0379023B2
Authority
JP
Japan
Prior art keywords
core
obturator
sleeve
outer sleeve
distal end
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
JP2186958A
Other languages
English (en)
Other versions
JPH0357465A (ja
Inventor
Eichi Baaton Jon
Jii Suteiru Buratsudofuoodo
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
American Medical Systems LLC
Original Assignee
American Medical Systems LLC
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by American Medical Systems LLC filed Critical American Medical Systems LLC
Publication of JPH0357465A publication Critical patent/JPH0357465A/ja
Publication of JPH0379023B2 publication Critical patent/JPH0379023B2/ja
Granted legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/95—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/82—Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2/00—Filters implantable into blood vessels; Prostheses, i.e. artificial substitutes or replacements for parts of the body; Appliances for connecting them with the body; Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
    • A61F2/95—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
    • A61F2/962—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve
    • A61F2/966—Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
    • A61B90/39—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F2250/00—Special features of prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00 - A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof
    • A61F2250/0058—Additional features; Implant or prostheses properties not otherwise provided for
    • A61F2250/0096—Markers and sensors for detecting a position or changes of a position of an implant, e.g. RF sensors, ultrasound markers
    • A61F2250/0098—Markers and sensors for detecting a position or changes of a position of an implant, e.g. RF sensors, ultrasound markers radio-opaque, e.g. radio-opaque markers

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Cardiology (AREA)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (AREA)
  • Transplantation (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Vascular Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Media Introduction/Drainage Providing Device (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 本発明は、体内導管内に栓塞子を設置するため
の器具に関わり、特に自己膨張形の栓塞子の展開
又は引き込みのための器具に係わる。
例えば血管のような体内導管内における、治療
又は拡延を目的とする内腔経由移植のための細管
プロテーゼが、当業では公知である。本明細書で
は栓塞子と呼ばれるこれらのプロテーゼは非伸張
性もしくは伸張性の（なすわち縦方向に伸張する
のに適合した）管状要素であつてもよく、又は横
断方向に自己膨張するものであつてもよい。
典型的な自己膨張形の栓塞子は、米国特許第
4665771号に開示され、この栓塞子は、予め決め
られた直径を持つ半径方向及び軸方向に曲げられ
る弾性管状本体を有し、前記直径が前記管状本体
の両端部の軸方向の相互移動に応じて変化可能で
あり、更に前記栓塞子が、半径方向に自己膨張す
る螺旋を形成する、個別的には剛性であるが全体
的には可撓性である複数の弾性糸要素で作られて
いる。この米国特許第4665771号における開示内
容は、本明細書内に参照事項として組み込まれ
る。
米国特許第4665771号による体内血管内への栓
塞子の配置は、１つの実施例では、ピストンを使
用する器具を用いて行われ、又は別の実施例で
は、栓塞子を前方に押すラツチ手段を使用するこ
とによつて行われる。
米国特許第4768507号は、その外側表面上に螺
旋状の溝が形成された内側コア部材を含む栓塞子
挿入器具を開示し、前記溝は外側シースと組み合
わされて、膨張可能なコイル栓塞子を内含するよ
うに適合された螺旋形の空洞を形成する。
栓塞子を体内導管内に配置する器具が以下で説
明されるような形状及び特徴を持つならば、米国
特許第4665771号に開示されるような自己膨張形
の栓塞子は、体内導管の中で展開されるばかりで
なく、単純で信頼性が高く且つ廉価である前記配
置用器具の外側スリーブ内に引き込み戻されるこ
とも可能であることが見出されている。
本発明に従つて、体内導管内で自己膨張形の栓
塞子を展開し又は引き込むための器具が提供さ
れ、この器具が、近位の端部及び遠位の端部を有
する細長い管状の外側スリーブと、前記スリーブ
内に配置され且つ前記スリーブに対し相対的に移
動可能な細長いコアとから成り、前記コアが前記
スリーブより長く、近位の端部及び遠位の端部を
有し、且つ前記コアの前記遠位端部において又は
その付近にグリツプ部材を含み、前記グリツプ部
材が前記コアの一体的な部分であるか、スリーブ
であるか、又は前記コアの外周の周りに取付けら
れた被覆であつて、更に前記グリツプ部材が、
（）前記外側スリーブ内に自己膨張形栓塞子を
解除可能な形で保持し、（）前記コアに対して
後ろ向きの方向に前記外側スリーブを移動する時
に、前記外側スリーブの遠位端部を越えた位置に
前記栓塞子を展開し、及び、（）前記外側スリ
ーブに対して後ろ向きの方向に前記コアが引つ張
られる時に、前記外側スリーブ内に前記栓塞子を
引き込むために適した形に作られている。
本発明は又、体内導管内で自己膨張形の栓塞子
を展開するための方法も提供し、前記方法では、
前記栓塞子が、上記のような器具の外側スリーブ
内で、前記コアのグリツプ部材の上に予め配置さ
れ、従つて前記栓塞子の内側表面が前記グリツプ
部材の外側接触表面によつて解除可能な形で保持
され、更に前記方法は、前記栓塞子の適正な配置
位置に達するまで本発明の器具を体内導管内を通
して移動させることと、前記コアに対し近い方向
に前記外側スリーブを移動させることによつて前
記栓塞子を前記位置で展開することと、更に体内
導管内の望ましい位置に前記栓塞子を適性に配置
した時に本発明の器具を引き抜くこととから成
る。
本発明による器具によつて展開され且つ引き込
まれる栓塞子のタイプは、米国特許第4665771号
に開示され且つ説明されるような自己膨張性の栓
塞子であることが好ましい。
以下では、本発明は特にこのタイプの栓塞子に
関して説明されることになろう。しかし本発明に
よる器具は、その器具のグリツプ部材と外側スリ
ーブとの間に解除可能な形で保持されることが可
能な形状及び寸法を持つあらゆる膨張形の栓塞子
の配置のために使用されることが可能であるとい
うことが理解されるべきである。
本発明の好ましい実施例の１つでは、前記コア
は中空であり、この特徴は体内導管内で本発明の
器具を正しく位置決めする上で役立つ。これによ
つて、案内ワイヤを体内導管内に導入し且つそれ
に沿つて動かし、及び本発明の器具が体内導管内
の適正な位置に位置決めされるまで、前記案内ワ
イヤ上を本発明の器具を移動させることが可能で
ある。この実施例では、本発明の器具は、前記コ
ア内に且つその軸に沿つて配置された、細長くて
可撓性であり且つ操作可能な案内ワイヤを含む。
前記器具が体内導管内に位置決めされる時には、
前記栓塞子が望ましい位置で展開されるまで前記
案内ワイヤが前記器具内に保持され、またその後
で前記器具と共に引き抜かれてもよい。又はこの
代わりに、前記案内ワイヤは、前記器具内に栓塞
がある間にその栓塞子を適正な位置決めが例えば
内視鏡もしくはＸ線透視装置手段によつて確認さ
れることが可能であるように、栓塞子の展開の前
に引き抜かれてもよい。
前記外側スリーブに対する前記コアの移動を容
易にするために、前記コアはその近位端部に取り
付けられたハンドルを有することが好ましく、ま
た外側スリーブの近位端部はフランジ又はハンド
ルの形で終端することが好ましい。
本明細書で使用される場合に、術語「近位の」
は、この器具の操作者にとつて最も近い端部又は
部分を意味し、また術語「遠位の」は前記操作者
から最も遠い端部又は部分を意味するということ
が理解されるべきである。従つて、体内導管に入
る前記器具の前の端部は、遠位の端部である。
本発明による器具の最も重要な特徴はそのグリ
ツプ部材であり、この特徴の重要性はこのグリツ
プ部材が栓塞子の展開及び引込みの両方を可能に
するということである。特にグリツプ部材はコア
と直接的に結合されるか又は一体化され、且つ外
側スリーブ内に自己膨張形の栓塞子を解除可能な
形で保持するのに適合される。例えばこのグリツ
プ部材は、コア外周に取り付けられたスリーブも
しくは被覆であつても、コアの一体的部分であつ
ても、又はコアの他の部分の外径よりも大きい外
径を持つコアの長さ部分であつてもよい。
好ましい実施例は、そのグリツプ部材が摩擦接
触表面を持つ材料のスリーブであるか、又は例え
ばシリコーンゴムもしくはポリウレタンのような
変形性の材料のスリーブである本発明の器具を含
む。これらの実施例の各々では、前記スリーブの
材料は、十分に円滑で且つ切れ目のない外側表面
か又は荒面のもしくは不規則的な外側表面を有し
てよい。この代わりに、コア自体が変形性の材料
から作られるならば、グリツプ部材はこのコアの
一体的な部分であつてもよい。この実施例の利点
は、グリツプ部材が、コアに取り付けられるか又
は接着されなければならない別個の要素である必
要がないということである。
本明細書で使用される場合に、材料又は材料表
面に対して用いられる術語「摩擦」又は「高摩
擦」は、高い摩擦係数を持つ材料を、即ち滑り運
動に対し高い抵抗を呈する表面を持つ材料を意味
するよう意図され、一方、術語「低摩擦」は、滑
り運動に対し少ししか抵抗を呈しない、相対的に
滑り易い表面を持つ材料を意味するよう意図され
る。
従つてグリツプ部材の重要な特徴の１つは、こ
のグリツプ部材が栓塞子をグリツプし又は保持す
ることが可能でなければならないということと、
コアが外側スリーブに対して前方又は後方に移動
させられる時に滑りが生じないように前記グリツ
プ部材による栓塞子のグリツプが、前記栓塞子が
本発明の器具内に保持されている間は有効でなけ
ればならないということとである。それ故に、グ
リツプ部材がスリーブである時には、そのスリー
ブの材料は滑り運動に対し高い抵抗を呈する表面
を持つことが必要である。そのスリーブ材料が既
に高い摩擦係数を持つている時には、栓塞子と接
触している表面は十分に滑らかで切れ目のないも
のであることが可能である。しかし摩擦を増大さ
せ又は固有摩擦を高めるためには、そのグリツプ
部材の外側表面が荒面であるか又は不規則的なも
のでなければならない。
本発明の別の実施例では、前記グリツプ部材が
解除可能な接着剤の被覆から成る時に、そのグリ
ツプ部材のグリツプ特性が得られる。この実施例
では、前記被覆の接着強さは、栓塞子が本発明の
器具に残つている間はその栓塞子を保持し又はグ
リツプするのに十分なものでなければならず、一
方、その栓塞子が外側スリーブの拘束から解放さ
れる時には、前記接着強さは、その栓塞子自体の
膨張によつてその栓塞子が解放されるのを可能に
するのに十分なだけ弱いものでなければならな
い。
本発明の更に別の実施例で、コア自体が例えば
ポリウレタンのような高摩擦材料から作られ、ま
たそのグリツプ部材が、前記コアの他の部分より
も大きな外径を持つ前記コアの遠位端部の又はそ
の付近のコア長さ部分から成る。実際にはこの直
径の拡大は比較的小さく、約0.01インチ台である
が、このコアの太い部分の上に栓塞子を取り付け
ることによつて、本発明の器具が望み通りに操作
されることを可能にするのに十分なグリツプが与
えられることが見出されている。
コア自体が変形性の材料から作られ、且つそう
した材料が高い固有摩擦を有する時には、グリツ
プ部材の形成のためには、直径の拡大は必要では
ないだろう。本明細書では、術語「変形性の材
料」とは、外側スリーブによつて栓塞子がコアに
対して押し付けられる時に、その栓塞子の圧迫に
よつてその本来の位置において局所的に変形さ
れ、且つその栓塞子がそれによつて効果的にグリ
ツプされるように前記変形を維持することになる
材料として定義される。
上記の実施例の各々では、そのグリツプ部材が
少なくとも栓塞子と同一の長さであることが好ま
しい。
本発明による器具によつて展開される膨張形の
栓塞子が、米国特許第4665771号に説明される編
組み作業のような編組み作業によつて、例えばプ
ラスチツク又は特に金属のフイラメントのよう
な、複数の十字形の織り糸で作られる時には、そ
の栓塞子の両端部は幾つかの露出されたフイラメ
ント末端を有するだろう。例えば外側スリーブの
中にこれらの露出末端を引つ掛けることを避ける
ために、また外側スリーブ又は栓塞子自体に重大
な損傷を与えることを避けるために、栓塞子の
各々の端部を収容するための円周ギヤツプをグリ
ツプ部材の遠位端部及び近位端部に隣接して備え
ることが有利である。この実施例では、栓塞子の
両端部が前記ギヤツプの中に収まり、それによつ
て栓塞子の両端部が保護され且つその露出フイラ
メントが引つ掛かることを防止する。
グリツプ部材の高摩擦特性とは対照的に、本発
明の器具内における栓塞子−保持グリツプ部材の
動きの滑動性及び容易さを与えるために、外側ス
リーブの内側壁が低い摩擦係数をもつことが望ま
しい。この特性を得るためには、外側スリーブ
が、例えばポリテトラフルオロエチレンのような
フルオロカーボンポリマーといつた低摩擦材料れ
から作られた中空カテーテルであることが好まし
い。
更に上記の引つ掛かりの問題を回避するため
に、外側スリーブの内側表面に硬化材料層を備え
ることが有利である。そうした材料も低摩擦材料
であるべきである。
これに加えて、外側スリーブが比較的軟質の材
料から作られる時には、そのスリーブの軟質の遠
位端部に、例えば金属で作られた保護用の硬質中
空カツプが取り付けられてもよい。
本発明の器具の適正な位置決めを容易にするた
めには、外側スリーブ又はコアの上の予め決めら
れた位置に各々が配置される１つ以上の標識要素
を含むことが有利である。好ましい実施例では、
前記標識要素の各々は、外側スリーブの外周に取
り付けられる金属又は放射線不透過性材料の帯で
あつてもよく、それによつて、栓塞子の展開の前
に、本発明の器具の正しい配置がＸ線透視法によ
つて検査されることが可能である。
滑らかな操作と、正しい設置と、栓塞子に対す
る引つ掛かり又は損傷の防止とをもたらすため
に、上記の諸特徴及びその何れかの組合せが本発
明の器具に含まれてよい。
体内導管内への挿入及び体内導管に沿つた移動
を容易にするために、前記コアの遠位端部に可撓
性の糸が取付けられることも有利である。この実
施例では案内ワイヤの使用が省略されてもよい。
以下では、本発明の好ましい実施例が添付の図
面を参照して説明される。
第１図に示される本発明の好ましい実施例は、
一体的なハンドル２をその近位端部に持つ外側ス
リーブ１から成る。前記外側スリーブの遠位端部
３は、体内導管４内に配置される。ハンドル６を
その近位端部に有するコア５が前記外側スリーブ
内に軸方向に配置される。前記コア遠位端部７が
前記外側スリーブ遠位端部と接触する個所では、
前記コア遠位端部７は拡大された直径を有し、従
つて、前記遠位端部７は前記外側スリーブ遠位端
部から体内導管内へと滑らかに移行することが可
能である。案内ワイヤ８は前記中空コア内を通つ
て軸方向に動く。自己膨張形の栓塞子１０を解除
可能な形で掴むグリツプ部材９が、前記コアの遠
位端部の外周の周囲に取付けられ、前記栓塞子は
この図では体内導管の中の適切な位置で幾分か展
開された形で示される。
第２図は、外側スリーブ１の遠位端部から幾分
か展開された、網状の自己膨張形栓塞子１０を示
す拡大側面図である。この図は、栓塞子を形成す
るワイヤフイラメント１１の露出された端部を示
す。
第３Ａ図及び第３Ｂ図は、中空コア５の外周の
周囲に取付けられる、高摩擦材料から作られたグ
リツプ部材９を示す。このグリツプ部材はその遠
位端部及び近位端部の付近に各々に外周ギヤツプ
１２，１３を有し、これらの外周ギヤツプは栓塞
子の端部１１を収容し、それによつて、外側スリ
ーブの内側壁内に栓塞子が引つ掛かることが防止
される。
第４図は、内側コア５の外周の周囲の解除可能
な接着剤の被覆から成るグリツプ部材９Ａを示
す。
第５図は、例えばポリウレタンのような高摩擦
材料から中空コア５が作られる実施例の断面図を
示す。グリツプ部材９Ｂは、段１４で概略的に示
されるように、前記コアの他の部分の直径よりも
大きな直径を持つ前記コアの長さ部分から成る。
前記高摩擦材料が変形性の材料である場合には、
グリツプ部材は直径拡大のない単純なコア部分で
あつてよい（図示されていない）。
第６図は、本発明の他の特徴を示す実施例の一
部分の側面断面図である。この実施例では、ポリ
テトラフルオロエチレンから作られることが好ま
しい外側スリーブ１は、栓塞子１０の端部が引つ
掛かるのを防止するため、その遠位端部に滑らか
な金属リム１５を有する。体内導管に沿つて動く
ことを容易にするために、この金属リムの遠位端
部１６には丸みが付けられることが好ましい。
更に、体内導管内のこの器具の位置決めをＸ線
透視装置で監視するための標識要素として、金属
キヤツプが備えられることが可能である。追加の
又は別の標識要素１７が、前記外側スリーブ上の
及び／又は前記コア上の予め決められた位置に備
えられることが可能である（図示されていない）。
公知の方法で体内導管に沿つて本発明の器具を
送り込むことを容易にするために、可撓性の糸１
８が前記コア５の遠位端部に取付けられてもよ
い。
本発明の方法による体内導管内の栓塞子の展開
は、添付の諸図面に示され及び前述された何れの
実施例を使用して行われてもよい。
前記方法を行うために、自己膨張形栓塞子が当
業では公知の方法で本発明の器具の中に導入さ
れ、前記グリツプ部材の上に前もつて配置され
る。栓塞子を掴むグリツプ部材が前記器具内に引
き込まれ、それによつて栓塞子全体が前記外側ス
リーブ内にその遠位端部の付近に配置され、前記
外側スリーブによつて圧迫される。その後で、案
内ワイヤの補助によつて又はその補助なしに、栓
塞子を包含する本発明の器具が体内導管内に導入
され、更にその栓塞子の適正な設置位置に到達す
るまで、体内導管内に送り込まれる。前述のよう
に前記コアの遠位端部に糸が取付けられる場合に
は、この器具の体内導管内への導入と及び送り込
みとが容易なものにされることが可能である。
体内導管内における前記器具の位置決めは、例
えば内視鏡の使用又はＸ線透視のような当業で公
知の何れかの手段によつて監視され及び確認され
ることが可能である。前述のように、Ｘ線透視検
査を補助するために、１つ以上の標識要素が外側
スリーブ又はコアの予め決められた位置に配置さ
れてもよい。
栓塞子の適正な配置のための正しい位置に到達
し及びそれが確認され終わると、外側スリーブを
コアに対して動かすことによつて、栓塞子が展開
される。この操作は、栓塞子を掴むグリツプ部材
と共に前記コアが静止状態のままであるように、
前記コアの近位端部のハンドルを保持し、前記外
側スリーブの近位端部のハンドルを掴み、更に、
前記外側スリーブが後ろ向きの方向に動くように
前記外側スリーブのハンドルを前記コアのハンド
ルの方向に引つ張り、こうして栓塞子を露出させ
ることによつて行われる。この結果、栓塞子は前
記外側スリーブの圧迫から解放されてその膨張状
態へと自己膨張する。この器具から栓塞子が完全
に展開され終わる前に、体内導管内の栓塞子の位
置決めが検査される。その位置が正しい時には、
更に栓塞子が前記器具から完全に外に出終わるま
で外側スリーブが引つ張り続けられ、その後で前
記器具は体内導管から引き出される。
しかし、こうした位置の監視によつて、その栓
塞子が正しい位置にないことが判明した時には、
コア上のハンドルと外側スリーブ上のハンドルと
を使用して、外側スリーブに対してコアを後方の
方向に動かすことだけによつて、栓塞子を外側ス
リーブ内に引き込み戻すことが可能である。その
後で引き込まれた栓塞子を収容する本発明の器具
が、必要に応じて再位置決めされ、その後で正し
い位置にある栓塞子に関して、前述の展開操作が
繰り返されることが可能である。
コアに対して外側スリーブを引き出すことによ
つて行われる栓塞子の展開は、栓塞子が後方から
体内導管内に押し込まれなければならない場合に
起こる可能性がある栓塞子の遠位端部が体内導管
の壁に対して食い込む又は引つ掛かるという問題
を、回避するという利点を有する。
栓塞子に損傷を与えずに又は体内導管を傷つけ
ずに前記器具を再位置決めできるように、栓塞子
を引込み戻すことが可能であるということは、本
発明の明白な利点である。
【図面の簡単な説明】
第１図は本発明による器具の一部分の縦断面
図、第２図は部分的に展開された栓塞子を示す本
発明の器具の遠位端部の拡大側面図、第３Ａ図は
グリツプ部材の１つの実施例の拡大断面図、第３
Ｂ図は第３Ａ図の線３Ａ−３Ａに沿つた横断面
図、第４図及び第５図は別のグリツプ部材の縦断
面図、第６図は他の特徴を示す本発明による器具
の一部分の縦断面図である。 １……外側スリーブ、２……外側スリーブハン
ドル、３……外側スリーブ遠位端部、４……体内
導管、５……中空コア、６……中空コアハンド
ル、７……中空コア遠位端部、８……案内ワイ
ヤ、９，９Ａ，９Ｂ……グリツプ部材、１０……
自己膨張形栓塞子、１２，１３……グリツプ部材
外周ギヤツプ、１５……金属リム、１７……標識
要素、１８……可撓性の糸。

Claims (1)

  1. 【特許請求の範囲】 １ 体内導管内で自己膨張形の栓塞子を展開し又
    は引き込むための器具であつて、前記器具が、近
    位の端部及び遠位の端部を有する細長い管状の外
    側スリーブと、前記スリーブ内に配置され且つ前
    記スリーブに対し相対的に移動可能な細長いコア
    とから成り、前記コアが前記スリーブより長く、
    近位の端部及び遠位の端部を有し、且つ前記コア
    の前記遠位端部においては又はその付近にグリツ
    プ部材を含み、前記グリツプ部材が前記コアの一
    体的な部分であるか、スリーブであるか、又は前
    記コアの外周の周りに取付けられた被覆であつ
    て、更に前記グリツプ部材が、（）前記外側ス
    リーブ内に自己膨張形栓塞子を解除可能な形で保
    持し、（）前記コアに対して後ろ向きの方向に
    前記外側スリーブを移動させる時に、前記外側ス
    リーブの遠位端部を越えた位置で前記栓塞子を展
    開し、また（）前記外側スリーブに対して後ろ
    向きの方向に前記外側コアが引つ張られる時に、
    前記外側スリーブ内に前記栓塞子を引き込むのに
    適した形に作られていることを特徴とする体内導
    管内で自己膨張形の栓塞子を展開し又は引き込む
    ための器具。 ２ 前記コアが中空であることを特徴とする請求
    項１に記載の器具。 ３ 前記コア内に及びその軸に沿つて配置される
    細長く可撓性で且つ操作可能な案内ワイヤが含ま
    れることを特徴とする請求項２に記載の器具。 ４ 前記外側スリーブに対する前記コアの移動を
    容易にするために、前記コアが、その近位端部に
    取り付けられたハンドルを有することを特徴とす
    る請求項１から３のいずれか一項に記載の器具。 ５ 前記コアに対する前記外側スリーブの移動を
    容易にするために、前記外側スリーブの近位端部
    がフランジ又はハンドルの形で終端することを特
    徴とする請求項１から４のいずれか一項に記載の
    器具。 ６ 前記グリツプ部材が摩擦接触表面を持つ材料
    のスリーブであることを特徴とする請求項１から
    ５のいずれか一項に記載の器具。 ７ 前記グリツプ部材が変形性の材料で作られ、
    且つ前記コアの一体的部分か又は前記コアの外周
    の周りに取り付けられるスリーブのどちらかであ
    ることを特徴とする請求項１から６のいずれか一
    項に記載の器具。 ８ 前記材料がシリコーンゴム又はポリウレタン
    であることを特徴とする請求項７に記載の器具。 ９ 前記グリツプ部材が、解除可能な接着剤の被
    覆であるか、十分に滑らかで且つ切れ目のない外
    側表面を持つ材料のスリーブであるか、又は荒面
    の又は不規則的な外側表面を持つ材料のスリーブ
    であることを特徴とする請求項１から６のいずれ
    か一項に記載の器具。 １０ 前記コアが高摩擦材料で作られ、前記グリ
    ツプ部材が、前記コアの他の部分の外径よりも大
    きな外径を持つ前記コアの長さ部分から成ること
    を特徴とする請求項１から６のいずれか一項に記
    載の器具。 １１ 前記高摩擦材料がポリウレタンであること
    を特徴とする請求項１０に記載の器具。 １２ 前記外側スリーブ又は前記コア上の予め決
    められた位置に各々配置された１つ以上の標識要
    素を含むことを特徴とする請求項１から１１のい
    ずれか一項に記載の器具。 １３ 前記標識要素の各々が、外側スリーブに取
    り付けられる金属又は放射線不透過性材料の帯で
    あることを特徴とする請求項１２に記載の器具。 １４ 前記外側スリーブが低摩擦材料から作られ
    ている中空カテーテルであることを特徴とする請
    求項１から１３のいずれか一項に記載の器具。 １５ 前記低摩擦材料が、ポリテトラフルオロエ
    チレンであることを特徴とする請求項１４に記載
    の器具。 １６ 前記カテーテルの内側表面が、前記栓塞子
    の端部による損傷を防ぐために、硬化された材料
    の層を有することを特徴とする請求項１４又は１
    ５に記載の器具。 １７ 前記カテーテルの軟質の遠位端部に、保護
    用の硬質中空リムが取り付けられていることを特
    徴とする請求項１４から１６のいずれか一項に記
    載の器具。 １８ 前記グリツプ部材に、その遠位端部及び近
    位端部の付近において、前記栓塞子の端部を収容
    するための円周ギヤツプが備えられていることを
    特徴とする請求項１から１７のいずれか一項に記
    載の器具。 １９ 可撓性の糸が前記コアの遠位端部に取り付
    けられていることを特徴とする請求項１から１８
    のいずれか一項に記載の器具。
JP2186958A 1989-07-13 1990-07-13 体内導管内で自己膨張形の栓塞子を展開し又は引き込むための器具 Granted JPH0357465A (ja)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US37945889A 1989-07-13 1989-07-13
US379458 1989-07-13

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
JPH0357465A JPH0357465A (ja) 1991-03-12
JPH0379023B2 true JPH0379023B2 (ja) 1991-12-17

Family

ID=23497347

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
JP2186958A Granted JPH0357465A (ja) 1989-07-13 1990-07-13 体内導管内で自己膨張形の栓塞子を展開し又は引き込むための器具

Country Status (5)

Country Link
US (1) US5026377A (ja)
EP (1) EP0408245B1 (ja)
JP (1) JPH0357465A (ja)
CA (1) CA2020957C (ja)
DE (1) DE9010130U1 (ja)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH09149942A (ja) * 1995-06-07 1997-06-10 Cook Inc 導入可能な医療装置

Families Citing this family (673)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5527337A (en) * 1987-06-25 1996-06-18 Duke University Bioabsorbable stent and method of making the same
US5133732A (en) * 1987-10-19 1992-07-28 Medtronic, Inc. Intravascular stent
US5226913A (en) * 1988-09-01 1993-07-13 Corvita Corporation Method of making a radially expandable prosthesis
US6344053B1 (en) 1993-12-22 2002-02-05 Medtronic Ave, Inc. Endovascular support device and method
US6238431B1 (en) * 1990-03-09 2001-05-29 Pannayiotis J. Asimacopoulos Extractable variably controlled diameter stent and method of using the same
US5242399A (en) * 1990-04-25 1993-09-07 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Method and system for stent delivery
US5344426A (en) 1990-04-25 1994-09-06 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Method and system for stent delivery
CA2083157A1 (en) * 1990-05-18 1991-11-19 Richard S. Stack Bioabsorbable stent
US5108407A (en) * 1990-06-08 1992-04-28 Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center Method and apparatus for placement of an embolic coil
US5449372A (en) * 1990-10-09 1995-09-12 Scimed Lifesystems, Inc. Temporary stent and methods for use and manufacture
US5222971A (en) * 1990-10-09 1993-06-29 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Temporary stent and methods for use and manufacture
FR2671280B1 (fr) * 1991-01-03 1993-03-05 Sgro Jean Claude Endoprothese vasculaire autoexpansible a elasticite permanente, a faible raccourcissement et son materiel d'application.
CA2060067A1 (en) * 1991-01-28 1992-07-29 Lilip Lau Stent delivery system
DE4104702C2 (de) * 1991-02-15 1996-01-18 Malte Neuss Implantate für Organwege in Wendelform
US5628783A (en) * 1991-04-11 1997-05-13 Endovascular Technologies, Inc. Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method
US6682557B1 (en) 1991-04-11 2004-01-27 Endovascular Technologies, Inc. Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system and method
US5158545A (en) * 1991-05-02 1992-10-27 Brigham And Women's Hospital Diameter expansion cannula
US5591172A (en) * 1991-06-14 1997-01-07 Ams Medinvent S.A. Transluminal implantation device
SE503249C2 (sv) * 1991-06-14 1996-04-29 Ams Medinvent Sa Anordning för transluminal implantation av en i huvudsak rörformig, radiellt expanderbar stent
US5234457A (en) * 1991-10-09 1993-08-10 Boston Scientific Corporation Impregnated stent
CA2380683C (en) * 1991-10-28 2006-08-08 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Expandable stents and method for making same
JP2602625B2 (ja) * 1991-12-12 1997-04-23 ターゲット セラピューティクス，インコーポレイテッド 噛み合わせ連結部を備えた離脱可能な押出し具−血管閉塞コイルアセンブリ
US5507767A (en) * 1992-01-15 1996-04-16 Cook Incorporated Spiral stent
ES2086633T3 (es) * 1992-02-03 1996-07-01 Schneider Europ Ag Cateter con un sustentaculo vascular.
GB2264236B (en) * 1992-02-11 1996-09-18 Martin Terry Rothman Catheters
FR2688401B1 (fr) * 1992-03-12 1998-02-27 Thierry Richard Endoprothese expansible pour organe tubulaire humain ou animal, et outil de mise en place.
FR2688688A1 (fr) * 1992-03-12 1993-09-24 Richard Thierry Outil de mise en place d'une endoprothese autoexpansible pour organe tubulaire humain ou animal.
WO1993019803A1 (en) 1992-03-31 1993-10-14 Boston Scientific Corporation Medical wire
US6277084B1 (en) 1992-03-31 2001-08-21 Boston Scientific Corporation Ultrasonic medical device
US5224953A (en) * 1992-05-01 1993-07-06 The Beth Israel Hospital Association Method for treatment of obstructive portions of urinary passageways
US5817102A (en) * 1992-05-08 1998-10-06 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Apparatus for delivering and deploying a stent
EP0888758B1 (en) * 1992-05-08 2003-08-20 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Esophageal stent
US5536248A (en) * 1992-05-11 1996-07-16 Arrow Precision Products, Inc. Method and apparatus for electrosurgically obtaining access to the biliary tree and placing a stent therein
US6770066B1 (en) 1992-05-11 2004-08-03 Ballard Medical Products Multi-lumen endoscopic catheter
US5397302A (en) * 1992-05-11 1995-03-14 Arrow Precision Products, Inc. Method of using a dual lumen biliary catheter
DE4220295A1 (de) * 1992-06-20 1993-12-23 Angiomed Ag Vorrichtung zur Korrektur der Lage eines Stents
JP2726756B2 (ja) * 1992-06-26 1998-03-11 シュナイダー・（ユーエスエイ）・インコーポレーテッド 膨張可能な金網先端を有するカテーテル
US5496365A (en) * 1992-07-02 1996-03-05 Sgro; Jean-Claude Autoexpandable vascular endoprosthesis
US5290295A (en) * 1992-07-15 1994-03-01 Querals & Fine, Inc. Insertion tool for an intraluminal graft procedure
DE9209908U1 (de) * 1992-07-23 1992-09-17 Neuss, Malte, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), 5300 Bonn Abstreifhilfe für auf einem Führungsdraht angeordnete spiralförmige Implantate
US5306294A (en) * 1992-08-05 1994-04-26 Ultrasonic Sensing And Monitoring Systems, Inc. Stent construction of rolled configuration
US5366473A (en) * 1992-08-18 1994-11-22 Ultrasonic Sensing And Monitoring Systems, Inc. Method and apparatus for applying vascular grafts
US5562725A (en) * 1992-09-14 1996-10-08 Meadox Medicals Inc. Radially self-expanding implantable intraluminal device
FR2696092B1 (fr) * 1992-09-28 1994-12-30 Lefebvre Jean Marie Kit à usage médical composé d'un filtre et de son dispositif de mise en place dans le vaisseau.
DE59208138D1 (de) * 1992-10-12 1997-04-10 Schneider Europ Ag Katheter mit einer Gefässstütze
DE59206251D1 (de) * 1992-10-31 1996-06-13 Schneider Europ Ag Anordnung zum Implantieren von selbstexpandierenden Endoprothesen
ATE111716T1 (de) * 1992-12-16 1994-10-15 Schneider Europ Ag Vorrichtung zum implantieren einer selbstexpandierenden endoprothese.
CA2149887A1 (en) * 1992-12-30 1994-07-21 Steven J. Healy Apparatus for deploying body implantable stents
US5630840A (en) 1993-01-19 1997-05-20 Schneider (Usa) Inc Clad composite stent
US5360401A (en) * 1993-02-18 1994-11-01 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Catheter for stent delivery
US6730101B1 (en) * 1993-02-23 2004-05-04 Dabegran Technologies, Inc. Endoscopic ligating apparatus
US5474563A (en) * 1993-03-25 1995-12-12 Myler; Richard Cardiovascular stent and retrieval apparatus
WO1994023786A1 (en) * 1993-04-13 1994-10-27 Boston Scientific Corporation Prosthesis delivery system
WO1994023669A1 (en) * 1993-04-13 1994-10-27 Boston Scientific Corporation Prosthesis delivery system with dilating tip
DK0621015T3 (da) 1993-04-23 1998-12-21 Schneider Europ Gmbh Stent men et dæklag af et elastisk materiale samt en fremgangsmåde til anbringelse af dette lag på stenten
US5282472A (en) * 1993-05-11 1994-02-01 Companion John A System and process for the detection, evaluation and treatment of prostate and urinary problems
US5456667A (en) * 1993-05-20 1995-10-10 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Temporary stenting catheter with one-piece expandable segment
US5480423A (en) 1993-05-20 1996-01-02 Boston Scientific Corporation Prosthesis delivery
US5391172A (en) * 1993-05-24 1995-02-21 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system with coaxial catheter handle
DK0627201T3 (da) * 1993-06-02 1999-04-26 Schneider Europ Gmbh Anordning til frigørelse af en selvekspanderende endoprotese
US5464449A (en) * 1993-07-08 1995-11-07 Thomas J. Fogarty Internal graft prosthesis and delivery system
WO1995005860A1 (en) * 1993-08-23 1995-03-02 Boston Scientific Corporation Improved balloon catheter
US5545209A (en) * 1993-09-30 1996-08-13 Texas Petrodet, Inc. Controlled deployment of a medical device
DE4334140C2 (de) * 1993-10-07 1996-04-18 Angiomed Ag Stent und Vorrichtung mit Stent
WO1995011055A1 (en) * 1993-10-22 1995-04-27 Scimed Lifesystems, Inc. Improved stent delivery apparatus and method
US5445646A (en) * 1993-10-22 1995-08-29 Scimed Lifesystems, Inc. Single layer hydraulic sheath stent delivery apparatus and method
US5989280A (en) * 1993-10-22 1999-11-23 Scimed Lifesystems, Inc Stent delivery apparatus and method
US5571135A (en) * 1993-10-22 1996-11-05 Scimed Life Systems Inc. Stent delivery apparatus and method
US5961765A (en) * 1994-09-20 1999-10-05 Schneider (Europe) A. G. Method of making a catheter
US6659977B2 (en) 1993-10-27 2003-12-09 Schneider (Europe) A.G. Multilayer interventional catheter
US5476505A (en) * 1993-11-18 1995-12-19 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Coiled stent and delivery system
JP2703510B2 (ja) 1993-12-28 1998-01-26 アドヴァンスド カーディオヴァスキュラー システムズ インコーポレーテッド 拡大可能なステント及びその製造方法
US5876418A (en) * 1994-01-13 1999-03-02 Angiomed Ag Device for providing a duct in a living body
US6039749A (en) 1994-02-10 2000-03-21 Endovascular Systems, Inc. Method and apparatus for deploying non-circular stents and graftstent complexes
US5556413A (en) * 1994-03-11 1996-09-17 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Coiled stent with locking ends
US5415664A (en) * 1994-03-30 1995-05-16 Corvita Corporation Method and apparatus for introducing a stent or a stent-graft
US6001123A (en) 1994-04-01 1999-12-14 Gore Enterprise Holdings Inc. Folding self-expandable intravascular stent-graft
US6165210A (en) 1994-04-01 2000-12-26 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Self-expandable helical intravascular stent and stent-graft
EP0678307B1 (en) * 1994-04-19 2002-04-03 Schneider (Europe) GmbH Balloon catheter and stent delivery system
US5476510A (en) * 1994-04-21 1995-12-19 Medtronic, Inc. Holder for heart valve
US5554181A (en) * 1994-05-04 1996-09-10 Regents Of The University Of Minnesota Stent
US5824044A (en) * 1994-05-12 1998-10-20 Endovascular Technologies, Inc. Bifurcated multicapsule intraluminal grafting system
DE4419792C1 (de) * 1994-06-06 1996-02-01 Alfons Prof Dr Med Hofstetter Endoskop
DK63894A (da) * 1994-06-06 1996-01-08 Meadox Medicals Inc Kateter med stent samt fremgangsmåde til fremstilling af et sådant kateter med stent
US5857998A (en) * 1994-06-30 1999-01-12 Boston Scientific Corporation Stent and therapeutic delivery system
EP1695673A3 (en) * 1994-07-08 2009-07-08 ev3 Inc. Intravascular filtering device
US6123715A (en) 1994-07-08 2000-09-26 Amplatz; Curtis Method of forming medical devices; intravascular occlusion devices
US5575816A (en) * 1994-08-12 1996-11-19 Meadox Medicals, Inc. High strength and high density intraluminal wire stent
US5743874A (en) * 1994-08-29 1998-04-28 Fischell; Robert E. Integrated catheter for balloon angioplasty and stent delivery
US6331188B1 (en) 1994-08-31 2001-12-18 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Exterior supported self-expanding stent-graft
US6015429A (en) 1994-09-08 2000-01-18 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Procedures for introducing stents and stent-grafts
US5723003A (en) * 1994-09-13 1998-03-03 Ultrasonic Sensing And Monitoring Systems Expandable graft assembly and method of use
NL9401571A (nl) * 1994-09-27 1996-05-01 Industrial Res Bv Stelsel voor het verwijderen van een stent uit een lichaamsvat.
JPH10507090A (ja) * 1994-10-20 1998-07-14 インステント インコーポレーテッド 膀胱鏡デリバリーシステム
EP0788332B1 (en) * 1994-10-27 2000-11-08 Boston Scientific Limited Stent delivery device
US5628755A (en) * 1995-02-20 1997-05-13 Schneider (Europe) A.G. Balloon catheter and stent delivery system
US5735869A (en) * 1994-11-30 1998-04-07 Schneider (Europe) A.G. Balloon catheter and stent delivery device
US5549626A (en) * 1994-12-23 1996-08-27 New York Society For The Ruptured And Crippled Maintaining The Hospital For Special Surgery Vena caval filter
ES1030202Y (es) * 1995-02-20 1996-01-16 Medina Fernandez Aceytuno Alfo Cateter balon con dispositivo tubular mejorado para el empleo en el tratamiento de estenosis vasculares.
AU719980B2 (en) * 1995-02-22 2000-05-18 Menlo Care, Inc. Covered expanding mesh stent
US5571168A (en) * 1995-04-05 1996-11-05 Scimed Lifesystems Inc Pull back stent delivery system
BE1009277A3 (fr) * 1995-04-12 1997-01-07 Corvita Europ Tuteur auto-expansible pour dispositif medical a introduire dans une cavite d'un corps, et son procede de preparation.
BE1009278A3 (fr) * 1995-04-12 1997-01-07 Corvita Europ Tuteur auto-expansible pour dispositif medical a introduire dans une cavite d'un corps, et dispositif medical muni d'un tel tuteur.
US8790363B2 (en) * 1995-04-20 2014-07-29 DePuy Synthes Products, LLC Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture
US5645558A (en) * 1995-04-20 1997-07-08 Medical University Of South Carolina Anatomically shaped vasoocclusive device and method of making the same
US6638291B1 (en) 1995-04-20 2003-10-28 Micrus Corporation Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture
US6171326B1 (en) 1998-08-27 2001-01-09 Micrus Corporation Three dimensional, low friction vasoocclusive coil, and method of manufacture
US5534007A (en) * 1995-05-18 1996-07-09 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent deployment catheter with collapsible sheath
EP0773754B1 (en) * 1995-05-25 2004-09-01 Medtronic, Inc. Stent assembly
US5700269A (en) * 1995-06-06 1997-12-23 Corvita Corporation Endoluminal prosthesis deployment device for use with prostheses of variable length and having retraction ability
EP0836416A1 (en) 1995-06-06 1998-04-22 Corvita Corporation Endovascular measuring apparatus, loading and deployment means
AU732031B2 (en) * 1995-06-07 2001-04-12 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Stent introducer and method of use
US5788707A (en) * 1995-06-07 1998-08-04 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Pull back sleeve system with compression resistant inner shaft
US5782907A (en) * 1995-07-13 1998-07-21 Devices For Vascular Intervention, Inc. Involuted spring stent and graft assembly and method of use
US5766203A (en) * 1995-07-20 1998-06-16 Intelliwire, Inc. Sheath with expandable distal extremity and balloon catheters and stents for use therewith and method
US5776141A (en) * 1995-08-28 1998-07-07 Localmed, Inc. Method and apparatus for intraluminal prosthesis delivery
US5702418A (en) * 1995-09-12 1997-12-30 Boston Scientific Corporation Stent delivery system
US6348066B1 (en) * 1995-11-07 2002-02-19 Corvita Corporation Modular endoluminal stent-grafts and methods for their use
US6991614B2 (en) 1995-11-07 2006-01-31 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Ureteral stent for improved patient comfort
US5628788A (en) * 1995-11-07 1997-05-13 Corvita Corporation Self-expanding endoluminal stent-graft
US5868753A (en) * 1995-11-13 1999-02-09 Schatz; Richard A. Stent retrieval catheter
ES2131253T3 (es) * 1995-11-14 1999-07-16 Schneider Europ Gmbh Dispositivo para la implantacion de una endoprotesis.
US6106531A (en) * 1995-12-07 2000-08-22 Schatz; Richard A. Retrieval shuttle
EP0866677A4 (en) 1995-12-14 1999-10-27 Prograft Medical Inc APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEPLOYING A GRAFT STENT
US6042605A (en) 1995-12-14 2000-03-28 Gore Enterprose Holdings, Inc. Kink resistant stent-graft
US5693066A (en) * 1995-12-21 1997-12-02 Medtronic, Inc. Stent mounting and transfer device and method
US6168622B1 (en) 1996-01-24 2001-01-02 Microvena Corporation Method and apparatus for occluding aneurysms
US5885258A (en) * 1996-02-23 1999-03-23 Memory Medical Systems, Inc. Medical instrument with slotted memory metal tube
CA2199890C (en) * 1996-03-26 2002-02-05 Leonard Pinchuk Stents and stent-grafts having enhanced hoop strength and methods of making the same
US5630830A (en) * 1996-04-10 1997-05-20 Medtronic, Inc. Device and method for mounting stents on delivery systems
US5672169A (en) * 1996-04-10 1997-09-30 Medtronic, Inc. Stent mounting device
US5947978A (en) * 1996-04-15 1999-09-07 Medical Innovations Corp. Surgical combination apparatus having first and second instruments operated from a common actuator
ES2188687T5 (es) 1996-04-26 2011-10-21 Schneider (Europe) Gmbh Cateter de intervención.
US6077295A (en) * 1996-07-15 2000-06-20 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Self-expanding stent delivery system
US5800517A (en) * 1996-08-19 1998-09-01 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system with storage sleeve
US5980530A (en) 1996-08-23 1999-11-09 Scimed Life Systems Inc Stent delivery system
WO1998007390A1 (en) 1996-08-23 1998-02-26 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system having stent securement apparatus
US6391032B2 (en) 1996-08-23 2002-05-21 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system having stent securement means
US6077273A (en) * 1996-08-23 2000-06-20 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Catheter support for stent delivery
US6395008B1 (en) 1996-08-23 2002-05-28 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery device using stent cups and mounting collars
CA2263492C (en) 1996-08-23 2006-10-17 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system having stent securement apparatus
US5944726A (en) * 1996-08-23 1999-08-31 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system having stent securement means
US6007543A (en) 1996-08-23 1999-12-28 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system with stent securement means
US6123712A (en) 1996-08-23 2000-09-26 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Balloon catheter with stent securement means
US6254628B1 (en) 1996-12-09 2001-07-03 Micro Therapeutics, Inc. Intracranial stent
US5913871A (en) * 1996-09-25 1999-06-22 Medtronic, Inc. Balloon modification for improved stent fixation and deployment
US6027508A (en) * 1996-10-03 2000-02-22 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent retrieval device
US6027509A (en) * 1996-10-03 2000-02-22 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent retrieval device
US5843090A (en) * 1996-11-05 1998-12-01 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Stent delivery device
EP0843990B1 (de) * 1996-11-15 2003-07-30 Schneider (Europe) GmbH Ballonkatheter und Vorrichtung zum Setzen eines Stents
US6352561B1 (en) 1996-12-23 2002-03-05 W. L. Gore & Associates Implant deployment apparatus
US6551350B1 (en) 1996-12-23 2003-04-22 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Kink resistant bifurcated prosthesis
US5925061A (en) 1997-01-13 1999-07-20 Gore Enterprise Holdings, Inc. Low profile vascular stent
US5957974A (en) 1997-01-23 1999-09-28 Schneider (Usa) Inc Stent graft with braided polymeric sleeve
US6254633B1 (en) 1997-02-12 2001-07-03 Corvita Corporation Delivery device for a medical device having a constricted region
US5919224A (en) * 1997-02-12 1999-07-06 Schneider (Usa) Inc Medical device having a constricted region for occluding fluid flow in a body lumen
DE69821127T2 (de) * 1997-02-13 2004-06-09 Boston Scientific Ltd., St. Michael Perkutane und hiatale geräte zur verwendung bei minimal invasiver beckenchirurgie
US6395021B1 (en) 1997-02-26 2002-05-28 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Ureteral stent system apparatus and method
US6582472B2 (en) 1997-02-26 2003-06-24 Applied Medical Resources Corporation Kinetic stent
FR2759914B1 (fr) * 1997-02-27 1999-07-30 Concept Medical Service Dispositif utilise en curietherapie
US20020133222A1 (en) * 1997-03-05 2002-09-19 Das Gladwin S. Expandable stent having a plurality of interconnected expansion modules
US6425915B1 (en) * 1997-03-18 2002-07-30 Endotex Interventional Systems, Inc. Helical mesh endoprosthesis and methods of use
WO1998046168A1 (en) 1997-04-15 1998-10-22 Schneider (Usa) Inc Prostheses with selectively welded crossing strands
US6019777A (en) * 1997-04-21 2000-02-01 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Catheter and method for a stent delivery system
US6165166A (en) 1997-04-25 2000-12-26 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Trilayer, extruded medical tubing and medical devices incorporating such tubing
US5810871A (en) * 1997-04-29 1998-09-22 Medtronic, Inc. Stent delivery system
US6159228A (en) * 1997-05-20 2000-12-12 Frid; Noureddine Applicator for luminal endoprostheses
BE1011161A5 (fr) * 1997-05-20 1999-05-04 Medicorp R & D Benelux Sa Applicateur pour endoprotheses luminales.
US5906641A (en) * 1997-05-27 1999-05-25 Schneider (Usa) Inc Bifurcated stent graft
EP1477134A3 (en) 1997-05-27 2007-05-16 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Stent and stent-graft for treating branched vessels
CA2235911C (en) * 1997-05-27 2003-07-29 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Stent and stent-graft for treating branched vessels
DE19723700A1 (de) * 1997-06-06 1998-12-10 Sherine Med Ag Vorrichtung zum Abdichten von Hohlgefäßen
ATE265247T1 (de) * 1997-06-10 2004-05-15 Schneider Europ Gmbh Kathetersystem
US6045498A (en) * 1997-06-12 2000-04-04 Uromedica, Inc. Method for adjustably restricting a body lumen
CA2241558A1 (en) 1997-06-24 1998-12-24 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent with reinforced struts and bimodal deployment
ATE286687T1 (de) * 1997-07-17 2005-01-15 Schneider Europ Gmbh Stent sowie herstellungsverfahren dafür
US6070589A (en) 1997-08-01 2000-06-06 Teramed, Inc. Methods for deploying bypass graft stents
US6340367B1 (en) 1997-08-01 2002-01-22 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Radiopaque markers and methods of using the same
US6174330B1 (en) * 1997-08-01 2001-01-16 Schneider (Usa) Inc Bioabsorbable marker having radiopaque constituents
US5980564A (en) 1997-08-01 1999-11-09 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Bioabsorbable implantable endoprosthesis with reservoir
US6245103B1 (en) 1997-08-01 2001-06-12 Schneider (Usa) Inc Bioabsorbable self-expanding stent
US5899935A (en) * 1997-08-04 1999-05-04 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Balloon expandable braided stent with restraint
US6221090B1 (en) 1997-08-13 2001-04-24 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent delivery assembly
US7753950B2 (en) 1997-08-13 2010-07-13 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
US6165195A (en) 1997-08-13 2000-12-26 Advanced Cardiovascylar Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
US6361544B1 (en) 1997-08-13 2002-03-26 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
US6254608B1 (en) * 1997-08-22 2001-07-03 Ronald J. Solar Sheathless delivery catheter for radially expandable intraluminal stents and stented grafts
US6167605B1 (en) * 1997-09-12 2001-01-02 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Collet type crimping tool
US5928246A (en) * 1997-10-15 1999-07-27 Bsc Northwest Technology Center, Inc. Stent securing catheter
US5992000A (en) * 1997-10-16 1999-11-30 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent crimper
US6769161B2 (en) * 1997-10-16 2004-08-03 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Radial stent crimper
US7491216B2 (en) 1997-11-07 2009-02-17 Salviac Limited Filter element with retractable guidewire tip
DE29880158U1 (de) 1997-11-07 2000-11-30 Salviac Ltd Embolieschutzgerät
US6159165A (en) * 1997-12-05 2000-12-12 Micrus Corporation Three dimensional spherical micro-coils manufactured from radiopaque nickel-titanium microstrand
US6168570B1 (en) 1997-12-05 2001-01-02 Micrus Corporation Micro-strand cable with enhanced radiopacity
US6136015A (en) 1998-08-25 2000-10-24 Micrus Corporation Vasoocclusive coil
US6241691B1 (en) 1997-12-05 2001-06-05 Micrus Corporation Coated superelastic stent
US6626939B1 (en) * 1997-12-18 2003-09-30 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent-graft with bioabsorbable structural support
US5897561A (en) * 1997-12-30 1999-04-27 Raines; Edward P. Coring device
US6296633B1 (en) 1998-01-09 2001-10-02 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Medical device tubing assembly and method of making the same
US6149996A (en) * 1998-01-15 2000-11-21 Schneider (Usa) Inc. Molded tip and tubing and method of making same
US6533807B2 (en) * 1998-02-05 2003-03-18 Medtronic, Inc. Radially-expandable stent and delivery system
FR2774895B1 (fr) * 1998-02-16 2000-06-30 Braun Celsa Sa Dispositif medical comprenant une tige munie d'un moyen d'absorption des contraintes axiales
US6059809A (en) * 1998-02-16 2000-05-09 Medicorp, S.A. Protective angioplasty device
DE59812219D1 (de) * 1998-03-04 2004-12-09 Schneider Europ Gmbh Buelach Vorrichtung zum Einführen einer Endoprothese in einen Katheterschaft
US6425898B1 (en) * 1998-03-13 2002-07-30 Cordis Corporation Delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stent
US6019778A (en) * 1998-03-13 2000-02-01 Cordis Corporation Delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stent
EP0943300A1 (en) 1998-03-17 1999-09-22 Medicorp S.A. Reversible action endoprosthesis delivery device.
US6132461A (en) * 1998-03-27 2000-10-17 Intratherapeutics, Inc. Stent with dual support structure
US6558415B2 (en) 1998-03-27 2003-05-06 Intratherapeutics, Inc. Stent
US6656215B1 (en) 2000-11-16 2003-12-02 Cordis Corporation Stent graft having an improved means for attaching a stent to a graft
US6887268B2 (en) 1998-03-30 2005-05-03 Cordis Corporation Extension prosthesis for an arterial repair
US6290731B1 (en) 1998-03-30 2001-09-18 Cordis Corporation Aortic graft having a precursor gasket for repairing an abdominal aortic aneurysm
US6520983B1 (en) 1998-03-31 2003-02-18 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system
US6264689B1 (en) 1998-03-31 2001-07-24 Scimed Life Systems, Incorporated Low profile medical stent
IE980241A1 (en) 1998-04-02 1999-10-20 Salviac Ltd Delivery catheter with split sheath
BR9909102A (pt) * 1998-04-02 2000-12-05 Salviac Ltd Cateter médico, método para sua preparação, envoltório para o mesmo, e sistema de distribuição para desdobramento transvascular de um dispositivo médico
US5971990A (en) * 1998-04-20 1999-10-26 Invatec S.R.L. System for introducing and positioning expandable stents
EP0951870A1 (fr) 1998-04-21 1999-10-27 Medicorp S.A. Dispositif pour le traitement d'anévrisme
US6146389A (en) 1998-04-23 2000-11-14 Boston Scientific Corporation Stent deployment device and method for deploying a stent
US6168615B1 (en) 1998-05-04 2001-01-02 Micrus Corporation Method and apparatus for occlusion and reinforcement of aneurysms
US6132458A (en) 1998-05-15 2000-10-17 American Medical Systems, Inc. Method and device for loading a stent
US6293960B1 (en) 1998-05-22 2001-09-25 Micrus Corporation Catheter with shape memory polymer distal tip for deployment of therapeutic devices
US6174316B1 (en) 1998-05-28 2001-01-16 Medtronic, Inc. Stent delivery system
US6149680A (en) * 1998-06-04 2000-11-21 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent loading tool
US6171334B1 (en) 1998-06-17 2001-01-09 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Expandable stent and method of use
US6217609B1 (en) 1998-06-30 2001-04-17 Schneider (Usa) Inc Implantable endoprosthesis with patterned terminated ends and methods for making same
US6143021A (en) * 1998-07-10 2000-11-07 American Medical Systems, Inc. Stent placement instrument and method of assembly
US6136011A (en) * 1998-07-14 2000-10-24 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system and method of use
US6325824B2 (en) 1998-07-22 2001-12-04 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Crush resistant stent
US6165194A (en) 1998-07-24 2000-12-26 Micrus Corporation Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device
US6656218B1 (en) * 1998-07-24 2003-12-02 Micrus Corporation Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device
US20020173839A1 (en) * 1998-07-24 2002-11-21 Leopold Eric W. Intravascular flow modifier and reinforcement device with connected segments
US7004962B2 (en) 1998-07-27 2006-02-28 Schneider (Usa), Inc. Neuroaneurysm occlusion and delivery device and method of using same
US6461380B1 (en) 1998-07-28 2002-10-08 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent configuration
US6117117A (en) 1998-08-24 2000-09-12 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Bifurcated catheter assembly
US6149664A (en) * 1998-08-27 2000-11-21 Micrus Corporation Shape memory pusher introducer for vasoocclusive devices
US6120522A (en) * 1998-08-27 2000-09-19 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Self-expanding stent delivery catheter
US20070016306A1 (en) * 1998-08-31 2007-01-18 Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. Prosthesis having a sleeve valve
US6478773B1 (en) 1998-12-21 2002-11-12 Micrus Corporation Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter
US6224610B1 (en) 1998-08-31 2001-05-01 Micrus Corporation Shape memory polymer intravascular delivery system with heat transfer medium
US6500149B2 (en) 1998-08-31 2002-12-31 Deepak Gandhi Apparatus for deployment of micro-coil using a catheter
US20080086214A1 (en) * 1998-08-31 2008-04-10 Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. Medical device having a sleeve valve with bioactive agent
US6296622B1 (en) 1998-12-21 2001-10-02 Micrus Corporation Endoluminal device delivery system using axially recovering shape memory material
US6746489B2 (en) * 1998-08-31 2004-06-08 Wilson-Cook Medical Incorporated Prosthesis having a sleeve valve
US7118600B2 (en) 1998-08-31 2006-10-10 Wilson-Cook Medical, Inc. Prosthesis having a sleeve valve
US6117104A (en) * 1998-09-08 2000-09-12 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent deployment system and method of use
US6093194A (en) 1998-09-14 2000-07-25 Endocare, Inc. Insertion device for stents and methods for use
US6162231A (en) * 1998-09-14 2000-12-19 Endocare, Inc. Stent insertion device
WO2000018330A1 (en) * 1998-09-30 2000-04-06 Impra, Inc. Delivery mechanism for implantable stent
US6494879B2 (en) 1998-10-15 2002-12-17 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Treating urinary retention
US20020007145A1 (en) * 1998-10-23 2002-01-17 Timothy Stivland Catheter having improved bonding region
US6214036B1 (en) 1998-11-09 2001-04-10 Cordis Corporation Stent which is easily recaptured and repositioned within the body
US6113608A (en) * 1998-11-20 2000-09-05 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery device
US6102932A (en) 1998-12-15 2000-08-15 Micrus Corporation Intravascular device push wire delivery system
US6383204B1 (en) 1998-12-15 2002-05-07 Micrus Corporation Variable stiffness coil for vasoocclusive devices
US6835185B2 (en) * 1998-12-21 2004-12-28 Micrus Corporation Intravascular device deployment mechanism incorporating mechanical detachment
US6165140A (en) 1998-12-28 2000-12-26 Micrus Corporation Composite guidewire
US6896690B1 (en) 2000-01-27 2005-05-24 Viacor, Inc. Cardiac valve procedure methods and devices
US7018401B1 (en) 1999-02-01 2006-03-28 Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System Woven intravascular devices and methods for making the same and apparatus for delivery of the same
BR0007932A (pt) 1999-02-01 2002-07-02 Univ Texas Stents trançados bifurcados e trifurcados e métodos para fabricação dos mesmos
US6332892B1 (en) 1999-03-02 2001-12-25 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Medical device with one or more helical coils
US6221066B1 (en) 1999-03-09 2001-04-24 Micrus Corporation Shape memory segmented detachable coil
US6261316B1 (en) * 1999-03-11 2001-07-17 Endologix, Inc. Single puncture bifurcation graft deployment system
US8034100B2 (en) * 1999-03-11 2011-10-11 Endologix, Inc. Graft deployment system
US6090035A (en) * 1999-03-19 2000-07-18 Isostent, Inc. Stent loading assembly for a self-expanding stent
US6887235B2 (en) 1999-03-24 2005-05-03 Micrus Corporation Variable stiffness heating catheter
US6352531B1 (en) 1999-03-24 2002-03-05 Micrus Corporation Variable stiffness optical fiber shaft
US6746475B1 (en) * 1999-04-15 2004-06-08 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent with variable stiffness
US6214016B1 (en) * 1999-04-29 2001-04-10 Medtronic, Inc. Medical instrument positioning device internal to a catheter or lead and method of use
US7037320B2 (en) 2001-12-21 2006-05-02 Salviac Limited Support frame for an embolic protection device
US7014647B2 (en) 1999-05-07 2006-03-21 Salviac Limited Support frame for an embolic protection device
WO2000067666A1 (en) 1999-05-07 2000-11-16 Salviac Limited Improved filter element for embolic protection device
US6918921B2 (en) 1999-05-07 2005-07-19 Salviac Limited Support frame for an embolic protection device
US6964672B2 (en) 1999-05-07 2005-11-15 Salviac Limited Support frame for an embolic protection device
EP1176924B1 (en) 1999-05-07 2005-01-12 Salviac Limited Improved filter element for embolic protection device
US6146415A (en) * 1999-05-07 2000-11-14 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system
US6726712B1 (en) 1999-05-14 2004-04-27 Boston Scientific Scimed Prosthesis deployment device with translucent distal end
US6375676B1 (en) * 1999-05-17 2002-04-23 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Self-expanding stent with enhanced delivery precision and stent delivery system
AU5280600A (en) * 1999-05-20 2000-12-12 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system with nested stabilizer and method of loading and using same
US6858034B1 (en) * 1999-05-20 2005-02-22 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system for prevention of kinking, and method of loading and using same
US6168617B1 (en) 1999-06-14 2001-01-02 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system
US6689120B1 (en) 1999-08-06 2004-02-10 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Reduced profile delivery system
DE60020979T2 (de) 1999-08-06 2005-12-08 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove Einführsystem mit reduziertem profil
KR100341019B1 (ko) * 1999-08-18 2002-06-20 신경민 신체의 협착부위를 확장시키는 확장기구 삽입장치
US6540774B1 (en) 1999-08-31 2003-04-01 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent design with end rings having enhanced strength and radiopacity
US6146404A (en) * 1999-09-03 2000-11-14 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Removable thrombus filter
US6387117B1 (en) 1999-09-22 2002-05-14 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent crimping system
US6352547B1 (en) 1999-09-22 2002-03-05 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent crimping system
US6360577B2 (en) * 1999-09-22 2002-03-26 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Apparatus for contracting, or crimping stents
US6270525B1 (en) 1999-09-23 2001-08-07 Cordis Corporation Precursor stent gasket for receiving bilateral grafts having controlled contralateral guidewire access
US7758624B2 (en) 2000-11-13 2010-07-20 C. R. Bard, Inc. Implant delivery device
US6673107B1 (en) 1999-12-06 2004-01-06 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Bifurcated stent and method of making
US6251136B1 (en) 1999-12-08 2001-06-26 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Method of layering a three-coated stent using pharmacological and polymeric agents
US6254593B1 (en) 1999-12-10 2001-07-03 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Bifurcated stent delivery system having retractable sheath
US6361555B1 (en) 1999-12-15 2002-03-26 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and stent delivery assembly and method of use
US6368344B1 (en) 1999-12-16 2002-04-09 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent deployment system with reinforced inner member
US6443979B1 (en) 1999-12-20 2002-09-03 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Expandable stent delivery sheath and method of use
US6280465B1 (en) 1999-12-30 2001-08-28 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Apparatus and method for delivering a self-expanding stent on a guide wire
US6471721B1 (en) 1999-12-30 2002-10-29 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Vascular stent having increased radiopacity and method for making same
US6537311B1 (en) 1999-12-30 2003-03-25 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent designs for use in peripheral vessels
US6355058B1 (en) 1999-12-30 2002-03-12 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent with radiopaque coating consisting of particles in a binder
US6322586B1 (en) 2000-01-10 2001-11-27 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Catheter tip designs and method of manufacture
US6692513B2 (en) 2000-06-30 2004-02-17 Viacor, Inc. Intravascular filter with debris entrapment mechanism
US7044980B2 (en) * 2000-02-03 2006-05-16 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Facilitating drainage
US7740637B2 (en) * 2000-02-09 2010-06-22 Micrus Endovascular Corporation Apparatus and method for deployment of a therapeutic device using a catheter
US6648912B2 (en) * 2000-02-15 2003-11-18 Eva Corporation Temporary stent assembly for use in a surgical procedure
US6953476B1 (en) 2000-03-27 2005-10-11 Neovasc Medical Ltd. Device and method for treating ischemic heart disease
WO2003028522A2 (en) 2001-03-27 2003-04-10 Neovasc Medical Ltd. Flow reducing implant
IL153753A0 (en) * 2002-12-30 2003-07-06 Neovasc Medical Ltd Varying-diameter vascular implant and balloon
US6436132B1 (en) 2000-03-30 2002-08-20 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Composite intraluminal prostheses
GB2369575A (en) 2000-04-20 2002-06-05 Salviac Ltd An embolic protection system
US6629350B2 (en) 2000-06-08 2003-10-07 Tom Motsenbocker Stent crimping apparatus and method
AU2001267075A1 (en) * 2000-06-13 2001-12-24 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Disintegrating stent and method of making same
US6652579B1 (en) 2000-06-22 2003-11-25 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Radiopaque stent
US6565591B2 (en) 2000-06-23 2003-05-20 Salviac Limited Medical device
DE10191982T1 (de) * 2000-06-23 2003-11-06 Salviac Ltd Filterelement für Embolieschutzgerät
US6773446B1 (en) 2000-08-02 2004-08-10 Cordis Corporation Delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stent
US20020016597A1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-02-07 Dwyer Clifford J. Delivery apparatus for a self-expanding stent
AU2002225589A1 (en) 2000-10-05 2002-04-15 Boston Scientific Limited Stent delivery system with membrane
US6656211B1 (en) * 2000-10-26 2003-12-02 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system with improved tracking
US6582394B1 (en) 2000-11-14 2003-06-24 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcated vessels
US7229472B2 (en) 2000-11-16 2007-06-12 Cordis Corporation Thoracic aneurysm repair prosthesis and system
US7314483B2 (en) 2000-11-16 2008-01-01 Cordis Corp. Stent graft with branch leg
US7267685B2 (en) 2000-11-16 2007-09-11 Cordis Corporation Bilateral extension prosthesis and method of delivery
US6843802B1 (en) 2000-11-16 2005-01-18 Cordis Corporation Delivery apparatus for a self expanding retractable stent
US6942692B2 (en) 2000-11-16 2005-09-13 Cordis Corporation Supra-renal prosthesis and renal artery bypass
US6579308B1 (en) 2000-11-28 2003-06-17 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent devices with detachable distal or proximal wires
AU2002236640A1 (en) 2000-12-15 2002-06-24 Viacor, Inc. Apparatus and method for replacing aortic valve
US6749627B2 (en) 2001-01-18 2004-06-15 Ev3 Peripheral, Inc. Grip for stent delivery system
US20020095203A1 (en) * 2001-01-18 2002-07-18 Intra Therapeutics, Inc. Catheter system with spacer member
US6623491B2 (en) * 2001-01-18 2003-09-23 Ev3 Peripheral, Inc. Stent delivery system with spacer member
US6699274B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2004-03-02 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system and method of manufacturing same
US6623518B2 (en) 2001-02-26 2003-09-23 Ev3 Peripheral, Inc. Implant delivery system with interlock
US6592549B2 (en) 2001-03-14 2003-07-15 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Rapid exchange stent delivery system and associated components
WO2002076700A1 (en) * 2001-03-26 2002-10-03 Machine Solutions, Inc. Balloon folding technology
EP1258230A3 (en) 2001-03-29 2003-12-10 CardioSafe Ltd Balloon catheter device
US6719804B2 (en) 2001-04-02 2004-04-13 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Medical stent and related methods
KR100457630B1 (ko) * 2001-04-04 2004-11-18 (주) 태웅메디칼 형상기억합금을 이용한 가변상태 유지형 확장기구의제조방법과 이에 의해 제조된 확장기구
AU2002314747B8 (en) * 2001-04-16 2008-07-10 Strobel, Gary A Novel endophytic fungi and methods of use
US7011675B2 (en) * 2001-04-30 2006-03-14 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Endoscopic stent delivery system and method
US20050021123A1 (en) 2001-04-30 2005-01-27 Jurgen Dorn Variable speed self-expanding stent delivery system and luer locking connector
US6685745B2 (en) * 2001-05-15 2004-02-03 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Delivering an agent to a patient's body
US6749628B1 (en) 2001-05-17 2004-06-15 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
US6981964B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2006-01-03 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Draining bodily fluids with a stent
US6926732B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2005-08-09 Ams Research Corporation Stent delivery device and method
US6821291B2 (en) 2001-06-01 2004-11-23 Ams Research Corporation Retrievable stent and method of use thereof
US7201940B1 (en) 2001-06-12 2007-04-10 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Method and apparatus for thermal spray processing of medical devices
NL1018302C1 (nl) * 2001-06-15 2002-07-17 Eric Berreklouw Applicator voor een prothese, samenstel omvattende een dergelijke applicator alsmede spanstelsel voor het laden van een dergelijke applicator.
US6951570B2 (en) 2001-07-02 2005-10-04 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Methods, systems, and devices for deploying a filter from a filter device
US6962598B2 (en) 2001-07-02 2005-11-08 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Methods, systems, and devices for providing embolic protection
US6997939B2 (en) 2001-07-02 2006-02-14 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Methods, systems, and devices for deploying an embolic protection filter
WO2003003944A2 (en) * 2001-07-06 2003-01-16 Angiomed Gmbh & Co. Medizintechnik Kg Delivery system having a rapid pusher assembly for self-expanding stent, and stent exchange configuration
US6726714B2 (en) * 2001-08-09 2004-04-27 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery system
GB0123633D0 (en) * 2001-10-02 2001-11-21 Angiomed Ag Stent delivery system
US6866669B2 (en) * 2001-10-12 2005-03-15 Cordis Corporation Locking handle deployment mechanism for medical device and method
US6939352B2 (en) 2001-10-12 2005-09-06 Cordis Corporation Handle deployment mechanism for medical device and method
US6620202B2 (en) 2001-10-16 2003-09-16 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Medical stent with variable coil and related methods
US7219799B2 (en) * 2002-12-31 2007-05-22 Possis Medical, Inc. Packaging system with oxygen sensor
US10258340B2 (en) * 2001-11-09 2019-04-16 DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. Reloadable sheath for catheter system for deploying vasoocclusive devices
US6716223B2 (en) 2001-11-09 2004-04-06 Micrus Corporation Reloadable sheath for catheter system for deploying vasoocclusive devices
US7137993B2 (en) * 2001-12-03 2006-11-21 Xtent, Inc. Apparatus and methods for delivery of multiple distributed stents
DE10159708A1 (de) * 2001-12-05 2003-06-18 Bayer Ag Alkalichlorid-Elektrolysezelle mit Gasdiffusionselektroden
US6902575B2 (en) * 2001-12-18 2005-06-07 Linvatec Biomaterials, Inc. Stent delivery apparatus and method
US6991646B2 (en) * 2001-12-18 2006-01-31 Linvatec Biomaterials, Inc. Method and apparatus for delivering a stent into a body lumen
US7326237B2 (en) 2002-01-08 2008-02-05 Cordis Corporation Supra-renal anchoring prosthesis
US6939368B2 (en) 2002-01-17 2005-09-06 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Delivery system for self expanding stents for use in bifurcated vessels
US8506647B2 (en) * 2002-02-14 2013-08-13 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. System for maintaining body canal patency
US7169170B2 (en) 2002-02-22 2007-01-30 Cordis Corporation Self-expanding stent delivery system
US7484006B2 (en) * 2002-02-22 2009-01-27 Bea Systems, Inc. System and method for server network configuration and addressing
EP1482860B1 (en) 2002-03-05 2007-11-14 Salviac Limited System with embolic filter and retracting snare
US6866679B2 (en) 2002-03-12 2005-03-15 Ev3 Inc. Everting stent and stent delivery system
US8328877B2 (en) 2002-03-19 2012-12-11 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent retention element and related methods
US8303617B2 (en) * 2002-05-13 2012-11-06 Salviac Limited Embolic protection system
US20030216804A1 (en) * 2002-05-14 2003-11-20 Debeer Nicholas C. Shape memory polymer stent
US20030225445A1 (en) * 2002-05-14 2003-12-04 Derus Patricia M. Surgical stent delivery devices and methods
US20040015224A1 (en) * 2002-07-22 2004-01-22 Armstrong Joseph R. Endoluminal expansion system
WO2004014474A1 (en) * 2002-08-08 2004-02-19 Neovasc Medical Ltd. Flow reducing implant
WO2004014257A1 (en) * 2002-08-08 2004-02-19 Neovasc Medical Ltd. Geometric flow regulator
US20040034407A1 (en) * 2002-08-16 2004-02-19 John Sherry Covered stents with degradable barbs
AU2003282886B2 (en) * 2002-09-30 2009-07-23 Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System Stent delivery system and method of use
US6733536B1 (en) * 2002-10-22 2004-05-11 Scimed Life Systems Male urethral stent device
US6814746B2 (en) * 2002-11-01 2004-11-09 Ev3 Peripheral, Inc. Implant delivery system with marker interlock
US6899729B1 (en) 2002-12-18 2005-05-31 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent for treating vulnerable plaque
US7647931B2 (en) * 2002-12-30 2010-01-19 Quiescence Medical, Inc. Stent for maintaining patency of a body region
US6896697B1 (en) 2002-12-30 2005-05-24 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Intravascular stent
US7992566B2 (en) * 2002-12-30 2011-08-09 Quiescence Medical, Inc. Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea
US7381222B2 (en) 2002-12-30 2008-06-03 Quiescence Medical, Inc. Stent for maintaining patency of a body region
US7316710B1 (en) 2002-12-30 2008-01-08 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Flexible stent
GB0327306D0 (en) * 2003-11-24 2003-12-24 Angiomed Gmbh & Co Catheter device
WO2004062458A2 (en) * 2003-01-15 2004-07-29 Angiomed Gmbh & C0. Medizintechnik Kg Trans-luminal surgical device
US8535370B1 (en) 2003-01-23 2013-09-17 Endovascular Technologies, Inc. Radiopaque markers for endovascular graft alignment
US8016869B2 (en) 2003-03-26 2011-09-13 Biosensors International Group, Ltd. Guidewire-less stent delivery methods
WO2004087006A2 (en) 2003-03-26 2004-10-14 Cardiomind, Inc. Implant delivery technologies
US7771463B2 (en) 2003-03-26 2010-08-10 Ton Dai T Twist-down implant delivery technologies
US6929663B2 (en) * 2003-03-26 2005-08-16 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Longitudinally expanding medical device
US7527632B2 (en) * 2003-03-31 2009-05-05 Cordis Corporation Modified delivery device for coated medical devices
US20040199246A1 (en) * 2003-04-02 2004-10-07 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Expandable stent
US7473271B2 (en) * 2003-04-11 2009-01-06 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system with securement and deployment accuracy
US20040267348A1 (en) * 2003-04-11 2004-12-30 Gunderson Richard C. Medical device delivery systems
GB0309616D0 (en) 2003-04-28 2003-06-04 Angiomed Gmbh & Co Loading and delivery of self-expanding stents
US7651529B2 (en) * 2003-05-09 2010-01-26 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stricture retractor
US7615003B2 (en) * 2005-05-13 2009-11-10 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Track for medical devices
US7615005B2 (en) 2003-05-16 2009-11-10 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Medical apparatus for use with an endoscope
US7655039B2 (en) 2003-05-23 2010-02-02 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stents with attached looped ends
US20040267281A1 (en) * 2003-06-25 2004-12-30 Eran Harari Delivery system for self-expandable diverter
US7470282B2 (en) * 2003-06-30 2008-12-30 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent grip and system for use therewith
WO2005011790A1 (en) * 2003-07-31 2005-02-10 Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. System for introducing multiple medical devices
US7235083B1 (en) 2003-09-10 2007-06-26 Endovascular Technologies, Inc. Methods and devices for aiding in situ assembly of repair devices
US7699865B2 (en) * 2003-09-12 2010-04-20 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Actuating constraining mechanism
US8535344B2 (en) 2003-09-12 2013-09-17 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Methods, systems, and devices for providing embolic protection and removing embolic material
US7867268B2 (en) * 2003-09-24 2011-01-11 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system for self-expanding stent
US7967829B2 (en) * 2003-10-09 2011-06-28 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Medical device delivery system
US7090694B1 (en) 2003-11-19 2006-08-15 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Portal design for stent for treating bifurcated vessels
US8435285B2 (en) 2003-11-25 2013-05-07 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Composite stent with inner and outer stent elements and method of using the same
US20050113904A1 (en) * 2003-11-25 2005-05-26 Shank Peter J. Composite stent with inner and outer stent elements and method of using the same
US20050125050A1 (en) * 2003-12-04 2005-06-09 Wilson Cook Medical Incorporated Biliary stent introducer system
US20060241682A1 (en) * 2003-12-08 2006-10-26 Kurz Daniel R Intravascular device push wire delivery system
US7258697B1 (en) 2003-12-22 2007-08-21 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent with anchors to prevent vulnerable plaque rupture during deployment
US7162030B2 (en) 2003-12-23 2007-01-09 Nokia Corporation Communication device with rotating housing
US7326236B2 (en) 2003-12-23 2008-02-05 Xtent, Inc. Devices and methods for controlling and indicating the length of an interventional element
US7887574B2 (en) * 2003-12-23 2011-02-15 Scimed Life Systems, Inc. Stent delivery catheter
US9254213B2 (en) * 2004-01-09 2016-02-09 Rubicon Medical, Inc. Stent delivery device
US7468070B2 (en) 2004-01-23 2008-12-23 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery catheter
US7651521B2 (en) 2004-03-02 2010-01-26 Cardiomind, Inc. Corewire actuated delivery system with fixed distal stent-carrying extension
US20050209670A1 (en) * 2004-03-02 2005-09-22 Cardiomind, Inc. Stent delivery system with diameter adaptive restraint
US20050209671A1 (en) * 2004-03-02 2005-09-22 Cardiomind, Inc. Corewire actuated delivery system with fixed distal stent-carrying extension
JP4714736B2 (ja) * 2004-03-31 2011-06-29 ウィルソン−クック・メディカル・インコーポレーテッド ステント導入器システム
US8216299B2 (en) * 2004-04-01 2012-07-10 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Method to retract a body vessel wall with remodelable material
US7143625B2 (en) * 2004-04-16 2006-12-05 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent crimper
US7021114B2 (en) * 2004-04-16 2006-04-04 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent crimper
US8267985B2 (en) 2005-05-25 2012-09-18 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp System and method for delivering and deploying an occluding device within a vessel
US8317859B2 (en) 2004-06-28 2012-11-27 J.W. Medical Systems Ltd. Devices and methods for controlling expandable prostheses during deployment
US7303580B2 (en) * 2004-07-26 2007-12-04 Cook Incorporated Stent delivery system allowing controlled release of a stent
EP1793744B1 (de) 2004-09-22 2008-12-17 Dendron GmbH Medizinisches implantat
DE502004010411D1 (de) 2004-09-22 2009-12-31 Dendron Gmbh Vorrichtung zur implantation von mikrowendeln
US8535345B2 (en) 2004-10-07 2013-09-17 DePuy Synthes Products, LLC Vasoocclusive coil with biplex windings to improve mechanical properties
US20060085057A1 (en) * 2004-10-14 2006-04-20 Cardiomind Delivery guide member based stent anti-jumping technologies
AU2005296096A1 (en) * 2004-10-14 2006-04-27 Cardiomind, Inc. Small vessel stent designs
US8337543B2 (en) 2004-11-05 2012-12-25 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Prosthesis anchoring and deploying device
US9586030B2 (en) * 2004-12-23 2017-03-07 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Fugitive plasticizer balloon surface treatment for enhanced stent securement
US20070293720A1 (en) * 2005-01-05 2007-12-20 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscope assembly and method of viewing an area inside a cavity
US8182422B2 (en) * 2005-12-13 2012-05-22 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscope having detachable imaging device and method of using
US8197399B2 (en) 2006-05-19 2012-06-12 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. System and method for producing and improving images
US8235887B2 (en) 2006-01-23 2012-08-07 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscope assembly with retroscope
US8872906B2 (en) 2005-01-05 2014-10-28 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscope assembly with a polarizing filter
US8797392B2 (en) 2005-01-05 2014-08-05 Avantis Medical Sytems, Inc. Endoscope assembly with a polarizing filter
US8289381B2 (en) 2005-01-05 2012-10-16 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscope with an imaging catheter assembly and method of configuring an endoscope
US20080021274A1 (en) * 2005-01-05 2008-01-24 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Endoscopic medical device with locking mechanism and method
US20060149129A1 (en) * 2005-01-05 2006-07-06 Watts H D Catheter with multiple visual elements
US8287583B2 (en) 2005-01-10 2012-10-16 Taheri Laduca Llc Apparatus and method for deploying an implantable device within the body
US8128680B2 (en) * 2005-01-10 2012-03-06 Taheri Laduca Llc Apparatus and method for deploying an implantable device within the body
US20070150051A1 (en) * 2005-01-10 2007-06-28 Duke Fiduciary, Llc Vascular implants and methods of fabricating the same
US20060155366A1 (en) * 2005-01-10 2006-07-13 Laduca Robert Apparatus and method for deploying an implantable device within the body
DE102005003632A1 (de) 2005-01-20 2006-08-17 Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. Katheter für die transvaskuläre Implantation von Herzklappenprothesen
US7699862B2 (en) * 2005-01-25 2010-04-20 Micrus Corporation Resheathing tool
US7740652B2 (en) * 2005-03-30 2010-06-22 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Catheter
US7763198B2 (en) * 2005-04-12 2010-07-27 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method for retaining a vascular stent on a catheter
US7947207B2 (en) 2005-04-12 2011-05-24 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method for retaining a vascular stent on a catheter
EP1903999B1 (en) 2005-04-25 2018-11-21 Covidien LP Controlled fracture connections for stents
US8084001B2 (en) * 2005-05-02 2011-12-27 Cornell Research Foundation, Inc. Photoluminescent silica-based sensors and methods of use
US20060253184A1 (en) * 2005-05-04 2006-11-09 Kurt Amplatz System for the controlled delivery of stents and grafts
US20070118207A1 (en) * 2005-05-04 2007-05-24 Aga Medical Corporation System for controlled delivery of stents and grafts
CA2608160C (en) 2005-05-09 2013-12-03 Jurgen Dorn Implant delivery device
US20060258903A1 (en) * 2005-05-13 2006-11-16 David Stefanchik Method of inserting a feeding tube
US7905830B2 (en) 2005-05-13 2011-03-15 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Sheath for use with an endoscope
US20060258904A1 (en) * 2005-05-13 2006-11-16 David Stefanchik Feeding tube and track
US7857754B2 (en) 2005-05-13 2010-12-28 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Apparatus useful for positioning a device on an endoscope
US7648457B2 (en) * 2005-05-13 2010-01-19 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Method of positioning a device on an endoscope
MX2007014529A (es) * 2005-05-18 2008-02-11 Surmodics Inc Instrumento de insercion para dispositivos medicos no lineales.
CA2604081C (en) 2005-05-25 2013-11-26 Chestnut Medical Technologies, Inc. System and method for delivering and deploying a self-expanding device within a vessel
US8273101B2 (en) 2005-05-25 2012-09-25 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp System and method for delivering and deploying an occluding device within a vessel
US20060276886A1 (en) * 2005-06-07 2006-12-07 Cardiomind, Inc. Ten-thousandths scale metal reinforced stent delivery guide sheath or restraint
US7938851B2 (en) 2005-06-08 2011-05-10 Xtent, Inc. Devices and methods for operating and controlling interventional apparatus
US7320702B2 (en) 2005-06-08 2008-01-22 Xtent, Inc. Apparatus and methods for deployment of multiple custom-length prostheses (III)
US20070027522A1 (en) * 2005-06-14 2007-02-01 Chang Jean C Stent delivery and guidewire systems
US8435279B2 (en) 2005-06-14 2013-05-07 Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Delivery system for a device such as a stent
CA2612130C (en) * 2005-06-30 2014-05-06 Rox Medical, Inc. Devices, systems, and methods for creation of a peripherally located fistula
US8118852B2 (en) * 2005-07-13 2012-02-21 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Introducer for self-expandable medical device
ATE526911T1 (de) 2005-08-17 2011-10-15 Bard Inc C R Stenteinbringungssystem mit variabler geschwindigkeit
US20070055339A1 (en) * 2005-08-23 2007-03-08 George William R Staged stent delivery systems
US7905841B2 (en) * 2005-08-31 2011-03-15 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Cytology device and related methods of use
US20070100414A1 (en) 2005-11-02 2007-05-03 Cardiomind, Inc. Indirect-release electrolytic implant delivery systems
US20070118079A1 (en) * 2005-11-21 2007-05-24 Moberg John R Medical devices and related systems and methods
EP2359777B1 (en) * 2005-12-23 2015-09-02 Cook Medical Technologies LLC Prosthesis Deployment System
US9078781B2 (en) 2006-01-11 2015-07-14 Medtronic, Inc. Sterile cover for compressible stents used in percutaneous device delivery systems
US11026822B2 (en) 2006-01-13 2021-06-08 C. R. Bard, Inc. Stent delivery system
US8808346B2 (en) 2006-01-13 2014-08-19 C. R. Bard, Inc. Stent delivery system
DE102006004123A1 (de) * 2006-01-25 2007-08-02 Jotec Gmbh Einführsystem für Stents mit Zug-Druck-Kinematik
US8518098B2 (en) * 2006-02-21 2013-08-27 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Split sheath deployment system
US8414632B2 (en) 2006-03-06 2013-04-09 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Adjustable catheter tip
US20070208407A1 (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-09-06 Michael Gerdts Medical device delivery systems
US20070208405A1 (en) * 2006-03-06 2007-09-06 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery catheter
US20070219618A1 (en) * 2006-03-17 2007-09-20 Cully Edward H Endoprosthesis having multiple helically wound flexible framework elements
EP1998716A4 (en) 2006-03-20 2010-01-20 Xtent Inc APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING RELATED PROSTHETIC SEGMENTS
US7699884B2 (en) * 2006-03-22 2010-04-20 Cardiomind, Inc. Method of stenting with minimal diameter guided delivery systems
US8092508B2 (en) * 2006-03-30 2012-01-10 Stryker Corporation Implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system
US9211206B2 (en) * 2006-04-13 2015-12-15 Medtronic Vascular, Inc. Short handle for a long stent
US8777979B2 (en) 2006-04-17 2014-07-15 Covidien Lp System and method for mechanically positioning intravascular implants
CA2649702C (en) 2006-04-17 2014-12-09 Microtherapeutics, Inc. System and method for mechanically positioning intravascular implants
US8287446B2 (en) 2006-04-18 2012-10-16 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Vibratory device, endoscope having such a device, method for configuring an endoscope, and method of reducing looping of an endoscope
ES2562413T3 (es) 2006-05-12 2016-03-04 Covidien Lp Implante y sistema de aporte de implante con múltiples enclavamientos mutuos de marcador
EP2037850A2 (en) 2006-07-06 2009-03-25 Quiescence Medical Inc Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea
US8029558B2 (en) * 2006-07-07 2011-10-04 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
US7815670B2 (en) * 2006-07-11 2010-10-19 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Method of loading a medical endoprosthesis through the side wall of an elongate member
US7909844B2 (en) * 2006-07-31 2011-03-22 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Catheters having actuatable lumen assemblies
GB0615658D0 (en) 2006-08-07 2006-09-13 Angiomed Ag Hand-held actuator device
US20080051879A1 (en) * 2006-08-23 2008-02-28 Cook Incorporated Methods of treating venous valve related conditions with a flow-modifying implantable medical device
MX2009004291A (es) 2006-10-22 2009-09-07 Idev Technologies Inc Metodos para asegurar extremos de hebra y los dispositivos resultantes.
MX344492B (es) 2006-10-22 2016-12-16 Idev Tech Inc * Dispositivos y métodos para el avance de stent.
WO2008085470A1 (en) * 2006-12-26 2008-07-17 William Cook Europe Aps Delivery system and sheath for endoluminal prosthesis
WO2008091409A1 (en) 2007-01-25 2008-07-31 Boston Scientific Limited Endoscope with preloaded or preloadable stent
US7815601B2 (en) 2007-02-05 2010-10-19 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Rapid exchange enteral stent delivery system
US8114057B2 (en) * 2007-02-05 2012-02-14 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Medical systems including a telescoping sleeve and related components and methods
JP5662683B2 (ja) * 2007-02-09 2015-02-04 タヘリ ラドュカ エルエルシー 体内に植込型デバイスを展開する装置および方法
EP2114303A4 (en) 2007-02-09 2012-08-08 Taheri Laduca Llc VASCULAR IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAID IMPLANTS
US20080199510A1 (en) 2007-02-20 2008-08-21 Xtent, Inc. Thermo-mechanically controlled implants and methods of use
US8221505B2 (en) * 2007-02-22 2012-07-17 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Prosthesis having a sleeve valve
DE102007010305A1 (de) * 2007-02-22 2008-08-28 Jotec Gmbh Vorrichtung zum Freisetzen eines selbstexpandierenden Stents in ein Körpergefäß
ES2437619T3 (es) 2007-03-13 2014-01-13 Covidien Lp Un implante que incluye un arrollamiento helicoidal y un elemento resistente al estiramiento
WO2008112436A2 (en) 2007-03-13 2008-09-18 Micro Therapeutics, Inc. An implant, a mandrel, and a method of forming an implant
US8064666B2 (en) 2007-04-10 2011-11-22 Avantis Medical Systems, Inc. Method and device for examining or imaging an interior surface of a cavity
US7896915B2 (en) 2007-04-13 2011-03-01 Jenavalve Technology, Inc. Medical device for treating a heart valve insufficiency
US7981148B2 (en) * 2007-05-16 2011-07-19 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery catheter
US7766953B2 (en) * 2007-05-16 2010-08-03 Med Institute, Inc. Deployment system for an expandable stent
US9364586B2 (en) 2007-05-31 2016-06-14 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method and apparatus for improving delivery of an agent to a kidney
US8216209B2 (en) 2007-05-31 2012-07-10 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to a kidney
US9149610B2 (en) 2007-05-31 2015-10-06 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method and apparatus for improving delivery of an agent to a kidney
US9144509B2 (en) 2007-05-31 2015-09-29 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to a kidney
JP5734650B2 (ja) 2007-06-25 2015-06-17 マイクロベンション インコーポレイテッド 自己拡張プロテーゼ
US20090012601A1 (en) * 2007-07-05 2009-01-08 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Stent and catheter assembly and method for treating bifurcations
GB0713497D0 (en) 2007-07-11 2007-08-22 Angiomed Ag Device for catheter sheath retraction
US9149379B2 (en) * 2007-07-16 2015-10-06 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Delivery device
US9314356B2 (en) * 2010-01-29 2016-04-19 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Mechanically expandable delivery and dilation systems
JP5580737B2 (ja) * 2007-08-17 2014-08-27 ミクラス エンドバスキュラー エルエルシー 血管治療用ツイストプライマリワインドコイルおよびその形成方法、セカンダリワインドコイル
US7979108B2 (en) 2007-08-27 2011-07-12 William Harrison Zurn Automated vessel repair system, devices and methods
US9393137B2 (en) * 2007-09-24 2016-07-19 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Method for loading a stent into a delivery system
US20090082803A1 (en) * 2007-09-26 2009-03-26 Aga Medical Corporation Braided vascular devices having no end clamps
US20100256600A1 (en) * 2009-04-04 2010-10-07 Ferrera David A Neurovascular otw pta balloon catheter and delivery system
US7846199B2 (en) 2007-11-19 2010-12-07 Cook Incorporated Remodelable prosthetic valve
US8845710B2 (en) * 2007-11-30 2014-09-30 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Method and apparatus for introducing intraluminal prostheses
US8317857B2 (en) * 2008-01-10 2012-11-27 Telesis Research, Llc Biodegradable self-expanding prosthesis
US8303650B2 (en) 2008-01-10 2012-11-06 Telesis Research, Llc Biodegradable self-expanding drug-eluting prosthesis
US8758421B2 (en) 2008-01-30 2014-06-24 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Medical systems and related methods
US9044318B2 (en) 2008-02-26 2015-06-02 Jenavalve Technology Gmbh Stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis
ES2903231T3 (es) 2008-02-26 2022-03-31 Jenavalve Tech Inc Stent para el posicionamiento y anclaje de una prótesis valvular en un sitio de implantación en el corazón de un paciente
WO2009121006A1 (en) * 2008-03-27 2009-10-01 Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Friction-release distal latch implant delivery system and components
US8236040B2 (en) 2008-04-11 2012-08-07 Endologix, Inc. Bifurcated graft deployment systems and methods
WO2009132045A2 (en) 2008-04-21 2009-10-29 Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Braid-ball embolic devices and delivery systems
GB0815339D0 (en) * 2008-08-21 2008-10-01 Angiomed Ag Method of loading a stent into a sheath
EP2278943B1 (en) * 2008-05-09 2014-03-26 Angiomed GmbH & Co. Medizintechnik KG Method of loading a stent into a sheath
CN102014792B (zh) * 2008-05-10 2015-11-25 奥巴斯尼茨医学公司 用于将支架置于输送球囊导管系统上的套管
WO2009140437A1 (en) 2008-05-13 2009-11-19 Nfocus Neuromedical, Inc. Braid implant delivery systems
US20090318892A1 (en) * 2008-06-20 2009-12-24 Maria Aboytes Removable Core Implant Delivery Catheter
EP2520320B1 (en) 2008-07-01 2016-11-02 Endologix, Inc. Catheter system
AU2009274126A1 (en) 2008-07-22 2010-01-28 Covidien Lp Vascular remodeling device
AU2009283197A1 (en) * 2008-08-18 2010-02-25 Glenveigh Medical, Llc Cervical occluder
US8359721B2 (en) * 2008-09-04 2013-01-29 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Sliding split-sleeve implant compressor
US8216498B2 (en) 2008-09-10 2012-07-10 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Catheter having a coextruded fluoropolymer layer
US20100069948A1 (en) * 2008-09-12 2010-03-18 Micrus Endovascular Corporation Self-expandable aneurysm filling device, system and method of placement
GB0816965D0 (en) * 2008-09-16 2008-10-22 Angiomed Ag Stent device adhesively bonded to a stent device pusher
DE102008048533A1 (de) 2008-09-16 2010-03-25 Jotec Gmbh Einführsystem zum Absetzen von katheterbasierten Stentvorrichtungen
DE102008053635A1 (de) * 2008-10-29 2010-05-12 Acandis Gmbh & Co. Kg Medizinische Vorrichtung zur Rekanalisation von Thromben
US8444669B2 (en) 2008-12-15 2013-05-21 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Embolic filter delivery system and method
EP3360517B1 (en) * 2008-12-30 2021-06-16 Cook Medical Technologies LLC Delivery device
GB0901496D0 (en) 2009-01-29 2009-03-11 Angiomed Ag Delivery device for delivering a stent device
GB0909319D0 (en) 2009-05-29 2009-07-15 Angiomed Ag Transluminal delivery system
US8657870B2 (en) 2009-06-26 2014-02-25 Biosensors International Group, Ltd. Implant delivery apparatus and methods with electrolytic release
JP5662324B2 (ja) * 2009-09-16 2015-01-28 テルモ株式会社 ステントデリバリーシステム
US8771335B2 (en) 2009-09-21 2014-07-08 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Rapid exchange stent delivery system
CN102791205B (zh) 2009-11-09 2016-02-03 恩福克斯神经医学股份有限公司 栓塞装置
WO2011081997A1 (en) 2009-12-30 2011-07-07 Wilson-Cook Medical Inc. Proximal release delivery device
WO2011094638A1 (en) 2010-01-28 2011-08-04 Micro Therapeutics, Inc. Vascular remodeling device
EP2528541B1 (en) 2010-01-28 2016-05-18 Covidien LP Vascular remodeling device
AU2011212061A1 (en) * 2010-02-08 2012-09-27 Stryker Corporation Method and device for treating cerebrovascular pathologies and delivery system therefor
JP2013526388A (ja) 2010-05-25 2013-06-24 イエナバルブ テクノロジー インク 人工心臓弁、及び人工心臓弁とステントを備える経カテーテル搬送体内プロテーゼ
US9023095B2 (en) 2010-05-27 2015-05-05 Idev Technologies, Inc. Stent delivery system with pusher assembly
JP5748163B2 (ja) 2010-10-20 2015-07-15 ストライカー コーポレイションＳｔｒｙｋｅｒ Ｃｏｒｐｏｒａｔｉｏｎ 迅速交換機能を備えたステント送出カテーテル
GB201017834D0 (en) 2010-10-21 2010-12-01 Angiomed Ag System to deliver a bodily implant
WO2012066464A2 (en) * 2010-11-15 2012-05-24 Sody Naimer Oropharyngeal airway support assembly
EP2640324B1 (en) 2010-11-17 2015-02-18 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system
WO2012067717A1 (en) 2010-11-17 2012-05-24 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems and locking members for use with stent delivery systems
JP5891236B2 (ja) 2010-11-17 2016-03-22 ボストン サイエンティフィック サイムド，インコーポレイテッドＢｏｓｔｏｎ Ｓｃｉｅｎｔｉｆｉｃ Ｓｃｉｍｅｄ，Ｉｎｃ． ステント送達システム
US9867725B2 (en) 2010-12-13 2018-01-16 Microvention, Inc. Stent
US9265649B2 (en) 2010-12-13 2016-02-23 Quiescence Medical, Inc. Apparatus and methods for treating sleep apnea
US9486348B2 (en) 2011-02-01 2016-11-08 S. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. Vascular delivery system and method
EP2672900B1 (en) 2011-02-11 2017-11-01 Covidien LP Two-stage deployment aneurysm embolization devices
EP2680915B1 (en) 2011-03-01 2021-12-22 Endologix LLC Catheter system
US9089332B2 (en) 2011-03-25 2015-07-28 Covidien Lp Vascular remodeling device
JP2014522263A (ja) 2011-05-11 2014-09-04 マイクロベンション インコーポレイテッド 内腔を閉塞するためのデバイス
US9101507B2 (en) 2011-05-18 2015-08-11 Ralph F. Caselnova Apparatus and method for proximal-to-distal endoluminal stent deployment
WO2013003450A1 (en) 2011-06-27 2013-01-03 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems
US9339384B2 (en) 2011-07-27 2016-05-17 Edwards Lifesciences Corporation Delivery systems for prosthetic heart valve
WO2013049448A1 (en) 2011-09-29 2013-04-04 Covidien Lp Vascular remodeling device
CN104159543B (zh) 2011-10-21 2016-10-12 耶拿阀门科技公司 用于将可扩张心脏瓣膜支架引入患者体内的导管系统
US10485524B2 (en) 2011-10-25 2019-11-26 Essential Medical, Inc. Instrument and methods for surgically closing percutaneous punctures
EP2773299B1 (en) 2011-11-02 2016-07-27 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems and methods for use
US9579104B2 (en) 2011-11-30 2017-02-28 Covidien Lp Positioning and detaching implants
US9011480B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2015-04-21 Covidien Lp Aneurysm treatment coils
US8663209B2 (en) 2012-01-24 2014-03-04 William Harrison Zurn Vessel clearing apparatus, devices and methods
US20130226278A1 (en) 2012-02-23 2013-08-29 Tyco Healthcare Group Lp Methods and apparatus for luminal stenting
US9072624B2 (en) 2012-02-23 2015-07-07 Covidien Lp Luminal stenting
US9687245B2 (en) 2012-03-23 2017-06-27 Covidien Lp Occlusive devices and methods of use
US9078659B2 (en) 2012-04-23 2015-07-14 Covidien Lp Delivery system with hooks for resheathability
JP6227632B2 (ja) 2012-05-16 2017-11-08 イェーナヴァルヴ テクノロジー ゲゼルシャフト ミット ベシュレンクテル ハフツング 拡張可能心臓代用弁を導入するためのカテーテル送達システムおよび心臓弁欠陥の治療のための医療デバイス
US9155647B2 (en) 2012-07-18 2015-10-13 Covidien Lp Methods and apparatus for luminal stenting
US9724222B2 (en) 2012-07-20 2017-08-08 Covidien Lp Resheathable stent delivery system
US9833207B2 (en) 2012-08-08 2017-12-05 William Harrison Zurn Analysis and clearing module, system and method
EP2710985A3 (de) * 2012-09-20 2016-01-13 Biotronik AG Implantat, System aus einem Implantat und einem Katheter sowie Verfahren zur Herstellung eines solchen Systems
US9314248B2 (en) 2012-11-06 2016-04-19 Covidien Lp Multi-pivot thrombectomy device
US9295571B2 (en) 2013-01-17 2016-03-29 Covidien Lp Methods and apparatus for luminal stenting
US9962533B2 (en) 2013-02-14 2018-05-08 William Harrison Zurn Module for treatment of medical conditions; system for making module and methods of making module
US11850331B2 (en) 2013-03-11 2023-12-26 Teleflex Medical Incorporated Devices with anti-thrombogenic and anti-microbial treatment
US9308108B2 (en) 2013-03-13 2016-04-12 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Controlled release and recapture stent-deployment device
US9855160B2 (en) * 2013-03-14 2018-01-02 W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. Endoprosthesis delivery systems with deployment aids
US9463105B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2016-10-11 Covidien Lp Methods and apparatus for luminal stenting
WO2014150154A1 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Essential Medical, Inc. Vascular closure devices and methods of use
CN108433769B (zh) 2013-03-15 2021-06-08 柯惠有限合伙公司 闭塞装置
US11291573B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2022-04-05 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Delivery system for a self-expanding medical device
US10154835B2 (en) 2013-05-09 2018-12-18 Essential Medical, Inc. Vascular closure device with conforming plug member
EP2821032A1 (fr) 2013-07-03 2015-01-07 Otorino Stent pharyngé à maillage variable
US10130500B2 (en) 2013-07-25 2018-11-20 Covidien Lp Methods and apparatus for luminal stenting
US9974676B2 (en) 2013-08-09 2018-05-22 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Wire collection device with geared advantage
US9974677B2 (en) 2013-08-20 2018-05-22 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Wire collection device for stent delivery system
US10265207B2 (en) 2013-08-27 2019-04-23 Covidien Lp Delivery of medical devices
US9782186B2 (en) 2013-08-27 2017-10-10 Covidien Lp Vascular intervention system
CN105491978A (zh) 2013-08-30 2016-04-13 耶拿阀门科技股份有限公司 用于假体瓣膜的径向可折叠框架及其制造方法
US9622895B2 (en) 2013-10-15 2017-04-18 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Methods and systems for loading and delivering a stent
ES2980477T3 (es) 2013-12-23 2024-10-01 Teleflex Life Sciences Llc Dispositivo de cierre vascular
US9974678B2 (en) 2014-03-10 2018-05-22 Cook Medical Technologies Llc Wire collection device with varying collection diameter
US9713475B2 (en) 2014-04-18 2017-07-25 Covidien Lp Embolic medical devices
KR102177346B1 (ko) 2014-05-23 2020-11-11 보스톤 싸이엔티픽 싸이메드 인코포레이티드 접착제의 도포를 포함하는 전개 시스템
US10159587B2 (en) 2015-01-16 2018-12-25 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Medical device delivery system with force reduction member
DE102015103240A1 (de) * 2015-03-05 2016-09-08 Phenox Gmbh Implantateinführsystem
WO2016177562A1 (en) 2015-05-01 2016-11-10 Jenavalve Technology, Inc. Device and method with reduced pacemaker rate in heart valve replacement
US10555727B2 (en) 2015-06-26 2020-02-11 Essential Medical, Inc. Vascular closure device with removable guide member
EP3139860B1 (en) 2015-06-30 2024-06-12 Endologix LLC Locking assembly for coupling guidewire to delivery system
US10245072B2 (en) 2015-07-10 2019-04-02 Medtronic, Inc. Extravascular medical access tools having boring tip and methods of using such tools
US10492857B2 (en) * 2015-08-06 2019-12-03 Boston Scientific Scimed Inc Deployment control apparatus for a catheter with a deployable array
US10470906B2 (en) 2015-09-15 2019-11-12 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Implantable device delivery system
US10478194B2 (en) 2015-09-23 2019-11-19 Covidien Lp Occlusive devices
US10758729B2 (en) 2015-10-01 2020-09-01 Medtronic, Inc. Interventional medical systems, catheters, and methods
US11351048B2 (en) 2015-11-16 2022-06-07 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems with a reinforced deployment sheath
US10080888B2 (en) 2015-11-16 2018-09-25 Medtronic, Inc. Interventional medical systems and associated methods
US10130465B2 (en) 2016-02-23 2018-11-20 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Bifurcated tubular graft for treating tricuspid regurgitation
US11065137B2 (en) 2016-02-26 2021-07-20 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems with a reduced profile
WO2017176553A1 (en) 2016-04-05 2017-10-12 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery device
US10660776B2 (en) 2016-04-11 2020-05-26 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system with collapsible loading frame
JP7081749B2 (ja) 2016-05-13 2022-06-07 イエナバルブ テクノロジー インク 心臓弁プロテーゼ送達システム
US10632005B2 (en) 2016-09-19 2020-04-28 Cti Vascular Ag Catheter system for treating vascular and non-vascular diseases
US10799378B2 (en) 2016-09-29 2020-10-13 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Pliant members for receiving and aiding in the deployment of vascular prostheses
US10376396B2 (en) 2017-01-19 2019-08-13 Covidien Lp Coupling units for medical device delivery systems
CN110392557A (zh) 2017-01-27 2019-10-29 耶拿阀门科技股份有限公司 心脏瓣膜模拟
US11744692B2 (en) * 2017-02-23 2023-09-05 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Medical drain device
WO2018170064A1 (en) 2017-03-15 2018-09-20 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Transluminal stents and related methods
WO2018170066A1 (en) 2017-03-15 2018-09-20 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Transluminal delivery devices and related kits and methods
USD836194S1 (en) 2017-03-21 2018-12-18 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Stent deployment device
US11013627B2 (en) 2018-01-10 2021-05-25 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system with displaceable deployment mechanism
US11471311B2 (en) 2018-04-09 2022-10-18 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery system with reduced deployment force
US10575973B2 (en) 2018-04-11 2020-03-03 Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc. Intravascular stent having high fatigue performance
US11413176B2 (en) 2018-04-12 2022-08-16 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery
US11123209B2 (en) 2018-04-12 2021-09-21 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery
US11071637B2 (en) 2018-04-12 2021-07-27 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery
US10786377B2 (en) 2018-04-12 2020-09-29 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery
CA3127324A1 (en) 2019-01-23 2020-07-30 Neovasc Medical Ltd. Covered flow modifying apparatus
WO2020168117A1 (en) 2019-02-13 2020-08-20 Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. Stent delivery systems
US11413174B2 (en) 2019-06-26 2022-08-16 Covidien Lp Core assembly for medical device delivery systems
WO2022020633A1 (en) 2020-07-24 2022-01-27 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Esophageal stents and related methods
CA3194910A1 (en) 2020-10-26 2022-05-05 Tiffany ETHRIDGE Esophageal stents with helical thread
WO2022183203A1 (en) * 2021-02-26 2022-09-01 Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Devices and methods for deployment of a vascular prosthesis
US12042413B2 (en) 2021-04-07 2024-07-23 Covidien Lp Delivery of medical devices
US12109137B2 (en) 2021-07-30 2024-10-08 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery
US11944558B2 (en) 2021-08-05 2024-04-02 Covidien Lp Medical device delivery devices, systems, and methods

Family Cites Families (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4553545A (en) * 1981-09-16 1985-11-19 Medinvent S.A. Device for application in blood vessels or other difficultly accessible locations and its use
SE445884B (sv) * 1982-04-30 1986-07-28 Medinvent Sa Anordning for implantation av en rorformig protes
US4503569A (en) * 1983-03-03 1985-03-12 Dotter Charles T Transluminally placed expandable graft prosthesis
US4580568A (en) * 1984-10-01 1986-04-08 Cook, Incorporated Percutaneous endovascular stent and method for insertion thereof
IT1186142B (it) * 1984-12-05 1987-11-18 Medinvent Sa Dispositivo di impiantazione transluminale
US4733665C2 (en) * 1985-11-07 2002-01-29 Expandable Grafts Partnership Expandable intraluminal graft and method and apparatus for implanting an expandable intraluminal graft
US4681110A (en) * 1985-12-02 1987-07-21 Wiktor Dominik M Catheter arrangement having a blood vessel liner, and method of using it
US4665918A (en) * 1986-01-06 1987-05-19 Garza Gilbert A Prosthesis system and method
WO1987004935A1 (en) * 1986-02-24 1987-08-27 Fischell Robert An intravascular stent and percutaneous insertion system
JPS62261371A (ja) * 1986-05-08 1987-11-13 テルモ株式会社 カテ−テル
US4893623A (en) * 1986-12-09 1990-01-16 Advanced Surgical Intervention, Inc. Method and apparatus for treating hypertrophy of the prostate gland
US4830003A (en) * 1988-06-17 1989-05-16 Wolff Rodney G Compressive stent and delivery system
US4913141A (en) * 1988-10-25 1990-04-03 Cordis Corporation Apparatus and method for placement of a stent within a subject vessel

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JPH09149942A (ja) * 1995-06-07 1997-06-10 Cook Inc 導入可能な医療装置

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP0408245B1 (en) 1994-03-02
US5026377A (en) 1991-06-25
JPH0357465A (ja) 1991-03-12
EP0408245A1 (en) 1991-01-16
CA2020957A1 (en) 1991-01-14
DE9010130U1 (de) 1990-09-13
CA2020957C (en) 1996-05-21

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JPH0379023B2 (ja)
JP4132681B2 (ja) 体内の血管中に物体の移植、再配置又は摘出を行うための把持装置
EP1803423B1 (en) Stent delivery system with improved delivery force distribution
JP3942629B2 (ja) プロテーゼを患者の体内の組織と接触するように配置する装置
US6514280B1 (en) Delivery catheter
US7559934B2 (en) Beaded basket retrieval device
JP2935561B2 (ja) ステント供給装置
US5078720A (en) Stent placement instrument and method
AU766325B2 (en) Stent delivery system for prevention of kinking, and method of loading and using same
US20030083730A1 (en) Loading cartridge for self-expanding stent
US20090221967A1 (en) Intravascular Device
JPH11512318A (ja) ステント・デリバリ・システム
CN113262007A (zh) 血管内植入物部署系统
JPH06197983A (ja) 経腔移植又は経腔摘出用の装置
WO2016195806A1 (en) Snare auto micro-lock
US20230233348A1 (en) Implantable medical device detachment system with flexible braid section
US20100121424A1 (en) Stent compression tool
CN220459459U (zh) 支架释放装置和介入系统
GB2264236A (en) Catheter and stent used therewith
JPH11309216A (ja) 管腔内拡張留置具

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20081217

Year of fee payment: 17

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20091217

Year of fee payment: 18

FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20101217

Year of fee payment: 19

EXPY Cancellation because of completion of term
FPAY Renewal fee payment (event date is renewal date of database)

Free format text: PAYMENT UNTIL: 20101217

Year of fee payment: 19