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Endoluminal prosthesis deployment device for use with prostheses of variable length and having retraction ability

  • US 5,700,269 A
  • Filed: 11/13/1995
  • Issued: 12/23/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/06/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An endoluminal prosthesis deployment device for use with an endoluminal prosthesis, said device comprising:

  • a) an outer sheath having a proximal end and a distal end;

    b) an inner plunger having a proximal end and a distal end, said inner plunger slideably disposed within said outer sheath; and

    c) prosthesis gripping means on said distal end of said inner plunger for engaging a proximal end of a prosthesis and drawing the prosthesis into said distal end of said outer sheath without engaining the distal end of the prosthesis when the prothesis is completely drawn into said outer sheath, said prosthesis gripping means comprises a soft tear-resistant bulb.

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