Valve loader method, system, and apparatus
First Claim
1. A loading system comprising a valve loader, a deployment apparatus and a cartridge configured to house a deployable medical device, the valve loader comprising an outer housing structure and a first open cavity, the first open cavity configured to receive the cartridge, the cartridge comprising an enclosure with a tapered lumen for compressing the deployable medical device prior to loading into the deployment apparatus, and the housing structure comprising a loading plunger configured to direct the deployable medical device from the cartridge to a discharge end of the housing structure, the discharge end having a second cavity configured to receive a deployment apparatus into which the deployable medical device may be loaded.
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Abstract
A valve loading system is provided that uses a valve loader to transfer a valve or other medical device from a storage cartridge into a deployment catheter. The valve or other medical device can be implanted or positioned within a patient using the catheter after the valve or other medical device has been compressed and loaded into the catheter using the valve loader. The process then can be repeated by using the valve loading system to load or introduce another valve or other medical device into the catheter.
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- 1. A loading system comprising a valve loader, a deployment apparatus and a cartridge configured to house a deployable medical device, the valve loader comprising an outer housing structure and a first open cavity, the first open cavity configured to receive the cartridge, the cartridge comprising an enclosure with a tapered lumen for compressing the deployable medical device prior to loading into the deployment apparatus, and the housing structure comprising a loading plunger configured to direct the deployable medical device from the cartridge to a discharge end of the housing structure, the discharge end having a second cavity configured to receive a deployment apparatus into which the deployable medical device may be loaded.
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