System and method for mechanically positioning intravascular implants

An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the eng...

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Hauptverfasser: BRENNAN SCOTT WILLIAM, BEIN RICHARD STEPHEN, FAUGHT STACY LEON, STRAUSS BRIAN MICHAEL, VU KHOA DANG, HEWITT TODD JEFFREY, DRYSEN DARRELL CHRISTOPHER, OESTREICH LESTER EUGENE, CARRILLO RAMON TORRES, DIVINO VINCE, ASHBY MARK PHILIP, PATTERSON WILLIAM ROBERT, SLEE EARL HOWARD, LIANG JESSICA, KLOTZ JUSTIN ARTHUR, SANSON MARIA DE JESUS, WILBUR LAWRASON CHARLES
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Zusammenfassung:An intravascular implant delivery system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member engaging the implant in a position proximal of an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by a cord that obstructs the movement of the engagement member through the aperture. The engagement member is free to rotate and move within an area defined by the delivery system, allowing the implant to react to forces imparted to the implant by the movement of the delivery system and implant through a delivery catheter. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the cord is moved away from an aperture and the engagement member is allowed to move away from the delivery system.