Methods and devices for aiding in situ assembly of repair devices
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1. An apparatus for repair of vasculature, comprising:
- a first elongate member having a superior end and an inferior end;
a second elongate member having a superior end and an inferior end and coaxially slideably disposed within the first elongate member such that the second elongate member may be moved longitudinally with respect to the first elongate member;
a swiveling guide pivotally attached to the second elongate member, the swiveling guide having a first end and a second end with an aperture therethrough; and
a snare catheter having a first end and a second end and slideably disposed within the first elongate member such that the snare catheter may be moved longitudinally with respect to the first elongate member, the snare catheter adapted to be inserted into the swiveling guide aperture and moved therethrough such that the second end of the snare catheter protrudes from the second end of the swiveling guide.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for facilitating the repair of vasculature. The methods and devices described accomplish engagement of components employed during in situ assembly of repair devices.
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1. An apparatus for repair of vasculature, comprising:
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a first elongate member having a superior end and an inferior end; a second elongate member having a superior end and an inferior end and coaxially slideably disposed within the first elongate member such that the second elongate member may be moved longitudinally with respect to the first elongate member; a swiveling guide pivotally attached to the second elongate member, the swiveling guide having a first end and a second end with an aperture therethrough; and a snare catheter having a first end and a second end and slideably disposed within the first elongate member such that the snare catheter may be moved longitudinally with respect to the first elongate member, the snare catheter adapted to be inserted into the swiveling guide aperture and moved therethrough such that the second end of the snare catheter protrudes from the second end of the swiveling guide. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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