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System for the percutaneous transluminal front-end loading delivery of a prosthetic occluder

  • US 5,486,193 A
  • Filed: 05/01/1995
  • Issued: 01/23/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A front-end loading delivery device for transluminal delivery of a collapsible prosthetic occluder, comprising:

  • a front-end loading portion comprising a main body having a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen extending therethrough, a portion of said lumen being tapered inwardly toward a smaller diameter distal portion;

    an infusion port extending through said main body and in direct communication with said distal portion of said lumen;

    a valve for sealing said lumen proximally of said small diameter distal portion; and

    a control assembly comprising;

    an elongated shaft having a proximal end, a flexible distal end and a lumen extending therethrough;

    a locking wire extending through said lumen of said elongated shaft having a proximal end and a locking member at a distal end which is extendable beyond said flexible distal end of said elongated shaft;

    a portion of said flexible distal end of said elongated shaft being adapted to lockingly hold said locking member and a locking member of a collapsible prosthetic occluder.

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