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Apparatus for delivering an endoluminal stent or prosthesis

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  • US 5,693,086 A
  • Filed: 06/05/1995
  • Issued: 12/02/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/09/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for delivering an endoluminal stem or prosthesis into the vasculature of a body comprising:

  • (a) an introducer adapted for insertion into the vasculature having a diameter and a first portion of a lock fitting on a distal end thereof;

    (b) a cartridge exterior the body having (i) an inner tubular member with a diameter equal to or less than said diameter of said introducer containing said endoluminal stent or prosthesis in its entirety in a compressed state, (ii) an outer sheath, and (iii) a second portion of said lock fitting; and

    (c) a pusher adapted to fit within said inner tubular member of said cartridge and engage a distal end of said endoluminal stent or prosthesis;

    wherein said first portion of said lock fitting on said introducer mates with said second portion of said lock fitting on said cartridge to prevent relative movement of said introducer and said cartridge; and

    wherein said inner tubular member and said introducer form a continuous lumen upon attachment of said cartridge and said introducer, said lumen extending from exterior the body to a point of implantation in the vasculature, through which said endoluminal stent or prosthesis is pushed by said pusher.

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