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Delivery system for a medical device

  • US 8,486,128 B2
  • Filed: 09/02/2004
  • Issued: 07/16/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A delivery system for delivery of a medical device, the delivery system comprising:

  • an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end, the inner member defining a longitudinal axis therebetween;

    a tip formed at the distal end of the inner member;

    a bumper freely disposed on the inner member and having no points of fixation therebetween, the bumper having a proximal end and a distal end, a seat being defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper, the bumper including a sleeve member, the sleeve member having a length and a tubular wall, the tubular wall having a plurality of perforations defined therein;

    a sheath disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end, the sheath being movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat; and

    a handle connected to the proximal end of the inner member.

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