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Device for inserting a radially expandable implant, treatment kit and associated insertion method

  • US 20080234797A1
  • Filed: 03/20/2008
  • Published: 09/25/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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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:

  • 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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