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Delivery system and method for self-centering a Proximal end of a stent graft

  • US 20070198078A1
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Published: 08/23/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for implanting a prosthesis centrally within a curved lumen, which comprises:

  • loading a prosthesis into a delivery sheath, the prosthesis having a proximal end and the sheath having a distal end;

    advancing the sheath in a patient towards the curved lumen to place at least the proximal end within the curved lumen; and

    centering at least one of;

    the proximal end of the prosthesis; and

    the distal end of the sheath, within the curved lumen.

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