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Variable speed self-expanding stent delivery system and luer locking connector

  • US 8,062,344 B2
  • Filed: 12/17/2009
  • Issued: 11/22/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A stent delivery system, comprising:

  • a hub coupled to an outer tube;

    a slider coupled to the hub, the slider disposed over a track fixed to a housing, the track comprising a pair of parallel rails, the slider having a first position corresponding to a distal position of the outer tube constraining a stent, and a second position corresponding to a proximal position of the outer tube releasing the stent, the slider having a portion protruding outside of the housing enabling manual movement of the slider to the second position;

    a pull wire having a first end attached to the slider and a second end coupled to a take-up reel; and

    a trigger biased to a rest position by a leaf spring mounted to the housing, wherein actuation of the trigger incrementally moves the slider along the track.

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