Delivery system for implantable devices
First Claim
1. A medical device delivery system, comprising:
- a sheath having a wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a lumen along the sheath, an access opening through a proximal portion of the outer surface and in fluid communication with the lumen, the access opening separated from a proximal end of the sheath;
a delivery member at least partially disposed within a portion of the lumen distal to the access opening, the delivery member passing through the access opening;
a lock slidably disposed on an outer periphery of the wall, the lock slidably moveable between a first position and a second position along a longitudinal axis of the sheath; and
a first marker disposed proximal to the opening on the outer surface, the first marker protruding radially outwardly from the sheath, the first marker preventing movement of the lock towards a proximal end of the sheath beyond the first position;
wherein the first marker is positioned such that, when the lock is in the first position, the lock covers the access opening and restricts proximal and distal longitudinal movement of the delivery member relative to the sheath.
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Abstract
Medical devices and systems for treating a vascular condition are described. One such device includes a sheath, an elongate delivery member, and a lock. The sheath has a wall that includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface defines a lumen along the sheath. An access opening is in a proximal portion of the wall and is in fluid communication with the lumen. The delivery member is at least partially disposed within the lumen. The delivery member passes through the access opening. The lock is slidably disposed on an outer periphery of the wall. The lock slidably moves from a first position to a second position along a longitudinal axis of the sheath. The lock positioned in the first position restricts movement of the delivery member.
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22 Claims
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1. A medical device delivery system, comprising:
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a sheath having a wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a lumen along the sheath, an access opening through a proximal portion of the outer surface and in fluid communication with the lumen, the access opening separated from a proximal end of the sheath; a delivery member at least partially disposed within a portion of the lumen distal to the access opening, the delivery member passing through the access opening; a lock slidably disposed on an outer periphery of the wall, the lock slidably moveable between a first position and a second position along a longitudinal axis of the sheath; and a first marker disposed proximal to the opening on the outer surface, the first marker protruding radially outwardly from the sheath, the first marker preventing movement of the lock towards a proximal end of the sheath beyond the first position; wherein the first marker is positioned such that, when the lock is in the first position, the lock covers the access opening and restricts proximal and distal longitudinal movement of the delivery member relative to the sheath. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A medical device delivery system, comprising:
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a sheath having a wall comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining a lumen along the sheath, an access opening through a proximal portion of the wall and in fluid communication with the lumen, the access opening spaced distally from a proximal end of the sheath; a delivery member at least partially disposed within a portion of the lumen distal to the access opening, the delivery member passing through the access opening; a lock slidably disposed along the outer surface, the lock slidably moveable between a first position and a second position along a longitudinal axis of the sheath; and a first marker disposed proximal to the opening on the outer surface, the first marker protruding radially outwardly from the sheath, the first marker limiting movement of the lock towards a proximal end of the sheath beyond the first position; wherein the first marker is positioned such that, when the lock is in the first position, the lock covers the access opening and contacts a portion of the delivery member disposed proximal to the access opening, and outside the sheath, such that the lock restricts proximal and distal longitudinal movement of the delivery member relative to the sheath. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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