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Deployment system for an expandable device

  • US 20060058866A1
  • Filed: 08/30/2005
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A deployment system for a self-expanding endoluminal device comprising:

  • a catheter with at least one lumen;

    a retractable sheath adapted to surround at least a portion of the endoluminal device which constrains the device in an introductory profile;

    a deployment line configured to pull with the sheath to effectuate device deployment so that the sheath retracts from the device along with the deployment line retraction upon actuation;

    a deployment line lumen which encases the majority of the length of the deployment line and allows deployment line movement; and

    wherein said deployment line lumen is configured to prevent rotation of the catheter relative to the deployment line during deployment line actuation.

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