Device for inserting a radially expandable implant, treatment kit and associated insertion method
First Claim
1. Device for inserting an implant that can expand radially between a contracted state and a dilated state in a blood circulation conduit, the device being of the type comprising:
- a hollow support defining at least one retention opening of the implant situated in the vicinity of the distal end thereof;
at least one threadlike link for retaining the implant, comprising a control portion engaged in the support and a tightening loop connected to the control portion and intended to encircle the implant, the tightening loop projecting outside the support through the retention opening,wherein the device comprises at least one tool for placing the or each tightening loop around the implant, the placement tool comprising a rigid member and at least one flexible cord integral with the member and engaged releasably around the tightening loop.
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Abstract
The device (14) comprises a support (32) defining at least one opening (56A, 56B) for retaining the implant (12) situated in the vicinity of the distal end (46) thereof, and at least one threadlike link (36A, 36B) for retaining the implant (12). The link (36A, 36B) comprises a control portion (70) engaged in the support (32) and a tightening loop (72) of the implant (12) which projects outside the support (32) through the retention opening (56A, 56B).
The device (14) comprises a component (42A, 42B) for placing each tightening loop (72) around the implant (12). The placement component (42A, 42B) comprises a rigid member (90) and at least one flexible cord (94A, 94B) integral with the member (90) and engaged releasably around the tightening loop (72).
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10 Claims
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1. Device for inserting an implant that can expand radially between a contracted state and a dilated state in a blood circulation conduit, the device being of the type comprising:
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a hollow support defining at least one retention opening of the implant situated in the vicinity of the distal end thereof; at least one threadlike link for retaining the implant, comprising a control portion engaged in the support and a tightening loop connected to the control portion and intended to encircle the implant, the tightening loop projecting outside the support through the retention opening, wherein the device comprises at least one tool for placing the or each tightening loop around the implant, the placement tool comprising a rigid member and at least one flexible cord integral with the member and engaged releasably around the tightening loop. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Tool for placing a tightening loop for a device for inserting an implant that can expand radially between a contracted state and a dilated state, wherein it comprises a rigid member and at least two flexible cords having one end integral with the member and a free end forming a loop intended to be engaged around a tightening loop of the insertion device
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