Over-the-wire detachment mechanism
First Claim
1. A detachment mechanism for use in delivering a medical device using a control member over a guidewire comprising:
- a first engagement member including a tubular body having a lumen about a longitudinal axis and configured to receive said guidewire, the first engagement member having a proximal end attached to said control member, a distal end, and at least two notches formed in the tubular body of the first engagement member proximate the distal end thereof to define at least two interlocking teeth having ring-like structures, the notches of the first engagement member being angled at a first acute angle through the tubular body relative to the longitudinal axis; and
a second engagement member including a tubular body having a lumen about a longitudinal axis and configured to receive said guidewire, the second engagement member having a proximal end, a distal end attached to said medical device, and at least two notches formed in the tubular body of the second engagement member to define at least two interlocking teeth having ring-like structures, the notches of the second engagement member being angled at a second acute angle through the tubular body relative to the longitudinal axis,wherein the notches of each of the first and second engagement members is sized to receive the interlocking teeth of the other of the first and second engagement members such that the first and second members are interlockable to couple said control member to said medical device disposed distal thereto, wherein, when coupled, the lumens of the first and second engagement members are in communication with one another such that said guidewire is passable therethrough.
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Abstract
A detachment mechanism, and methods of use, for use in delivering a medical device preferably over a guidewire are provided. The detachment mechanism includes a first and second engagement member. The members are configured to receive the guidewire and have a first end attached to the control member and the device, respectively, a second end, and a notch formed in the body to form an interlocking tooth. The notch is sized to receive the interlocking tooth of the other member. The members are interlockable to couple the medical device to the control member and to allow the guidewire to pass therethrough. The notch can be angled to permit easier detachment between the members and for better torqueability and pushability/pullability between the control member and the medical device. The members can also include a bend region configured to enhance bendability along a portion of the members.
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1. A detachment mechanism for use in delivering a medical device using a control member over a guidewire comprising:
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a first engagement member including a tubular body having a lumen about a longitudinal axis and configured to receive said guidewire, the first engagement member having a proximal end attached to said control member, a distal end, and at least two notches formed in the tubular body of the first engagement member proximate the distal end thereof to define at least two interlocking teeth having ring-like structures, the notches of the first engagement member being angled at a first acute angle through the tubular body relative to the longitudinal axis; and a second engagement member including a tubular body having a lumen about a longitudinal axis and configured to receive said guidewire, the second engagement member having a proximal end, a distal end attached to said medical device, and at least two notches formed in the tubular body of the second engagement member to define at least two interlocking teeth having ring-like structures, the notches of the second engagement member being angled at a second acute angle through the tubular body relative to the longitudinal axis, wherein the notches of each of the first and second engagement members is sized to receive the interlocking teeth of the other of the first and second engagement members such that the first and second members are interlockable to couple said control member to said medical device disposed distal thereto, wherein, when coupled, the lumens of the first and second engagement members are in communication with one another such that said guidewire is passable therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A detachment mechanism for use in delivering a medical device using a control member comprising:
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a first engagement member and a second engagement member each including a tubular body having a lumen about a longitudinal axis configured to receive a wire, each of the first and second engagement members having a first end connected to said respective control member and medical device, a second, opposite end, and at least two notches formed in the tubular body proximate the second end thereof to form at least two interlocking teeth having ring-like structures, the two notches of the engagement members being sized to receive the interlocking teeth of the other engagement member, wherein the first and second engagement members are interlockable to couple said medical device to said control member, wherein when coupled the lumens of each of the first and second members are in communication such that said wire is passable therethrough, wherein each of the first and second engagement members includes a bend region configured to enhance bendability along a portion opposite the interlocking teeth of the first and second engagement members. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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