Delivery System with Inline Sheath
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1. A delivery system for a medical device comprising:
- a handle;
a delivery capsule comprising an outer diameter, a proximal end, and a distal tip;
an inner lumen connecting the handle and the delivery capsule; and
an integrated introducer slidably disposed about the inner lumen, the integrated introducer comprising;
a sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter; and
a hub located at the proximal end of the sheath,wherein the inner diameter of the sheath is smaller than the outer diameter of the delivery capsule.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for delivering and implanting heart valves are disclosed. The delivery systems can include an integrated introducer. The integrated introducer can include a sheath having an inner diameter that is smaller than the outer diameter of a delivery capsule of the delivery system and an outer diameter that is approximately equal to the outer diameter of the delivery capsule. The integrated introducer can include a hub having a hemostatic seal. The hub can have a locking mechanism configured to fix the integrated introducer in place on the delivery system.
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22 Claims
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1. A delivery system for a medical device comprising:
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a handle; a delivery capsule comprising an outer diameter, a proximal end, and a distal tip; an inner lumen connecting the handle and the delivery capsule; and an integrated introducer slidably disposed about the inner lumen, the integrated introducer comprising; a sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter; and a hub located at the proximal end of the sheath, wherein the inner diameter of the sheath is smaller than the outer diameter of the delivery capsule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An integrated introducer for a medical device delivery system comprising:
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a sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter; and a hub located at the proximal end of the sheath comprising; an exterior surface; an interior space; and a hemostatic valve located within the interior space, wherein an inner diameter of the sheath is smaller than an outer diameter of a delivery capsule of the delivery system. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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20. A method of delivering a medical device comprising:
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providing a delivery system for delivering the medical device, the delivery system comprising; a handle; a delivery capsule comprising an outer diameter, a proximal end, and a distal tip; an inner lumen connecting the handle and the delivery capsule; and an integrated introducer slidably disposed about the inner lumen, the integrated introducer comprising; a sheath comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an inner diameter, and an outer diameter; and a hub located at the proximal end of the sheath, wherein the inner diameter of the sheath is smaller than the outer diameter of the delivery capsule, and wherein the delivery capsule contacts the sheath in an insertion configuration; inserting the delivery system into a body lumen; advancing the delivery capsule distally such that it breaks contact with the sheath; maneuvering the delivery capsule to a deployment location; and deploying the medical device at the deployment location. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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