Medical systems and related method
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1. A system, comprising:
- an outer tubular member defining a lumen;
an inner tubular member slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer tubular member;
an elongate slot formed in the inner tubular member;
a non-tubular support member disposed in the lumen of the outer tubular member;
a self-expanding stent disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member;
wherein the elongate slot has a length greater than or equal to the length of the self-expanding stent;
a rack member coupled to the outer tubular member;
a handle coupled to the outer tubular member, the handle including an actuation member capable of engaging the rack member; and
wherein the outer tubular member is configured to move relative to the inner tubular member and the support member.
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Abstract
Medical systems and related methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical systems include an inner tubular member defining an aperture and an outer tubular member at least partially surrounding the inner tubular member. The inner and outer tubular members can be arranged such that an implantable medical endoprosthesis can be disposed therebetween.
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16 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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an outer tubular member defining a lumen; an inner tubular member slidably disposed within the lumen of the outer tubular member; an elongate slot formed in the inner tubular member; a non-tubular support member disposed in the lumen of the outer tubular member; a self-expanding stent disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member; wherein the elongate slot has a length greater than or equal to the length of the self-expanding stent; a rack member coupled to the outer tubular member; a handle coupled to the outer tubular member, the handle including an actuation member capable of engaging the rack member; and wherein the outer tubular member is configured to move relative to the inner tubular member and the support member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system comprising:
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a self-expanding stent covering member; an inner member disposed within the covering member, wherein the inner member includes a distal region; wherein the inner member has an elongate slot formed therein; a self-expanding stent disposed along the distal region; wherein the elongate slot has a length greater than or equal to the length of the self-expanding stent; a non-tubular support member disposed within the inner member; a port, wherein the port is disposed between the covering member and the inner member, wherein the port is positioned proximal to a distal end of the inner member; a rack member coupled to the covering member, the rack member fixed to the support member; a handle coupled to the covering member, the handle including an actuation member capable of engaging the rack member; wherein the covering member and the support member are configured to move relative to the port. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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