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Delivery mechanism for implantable stent
Assignee: Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc
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Filing: 1999-09-30
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Granted: 2003-02-04
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Expires: 2019-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A delivery mechanism for an implantable stent which provides a high mechanical advantage to the surgeon and convenient operation so as to facilitate smooth withdrawal of an outer catheter sheath following placement of the stent in the desired location within the patient's vessel. Preferred embodiments include a moving rail actuated by a V-shaped lever, a hydraulic actuator, a rack and pinion drive, and a power screw system. The delivery mechanism has a movable member that is attached to the outer catheter sheath so that actuating the mechanism results in an incremental movement of the moveable member, which in turn results in an incremental movement of the outer catheter sheath. Once the outer catheter sheath is retracted from the stent, the stent is deployed into the patient's vessel and the remaining parts of the mechanism, including an inner tube, an atraumatic tip, and a stabilizing element, are easily removed.
Inventors
- 👤 Scott L. Randall
- 👤 Brendan J. McCrea
- 👤 Christopher J. Brooks
- 👤 Donald Van Royen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:28
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/962; A61F2/966; A61F2/9517
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 39
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein, wherein said housing further comprises a stationary ratchet on a first side, a movable ratchet on a second side directly opposite said first side, and a pinion engaging said movable ratchet; a movable member disposed within said passage; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein, wherein said housing further comprises a stationary ratchet on a first side, a movable ratchet on a second side directly opposite said first side, and a pinion engaging said movable ratchet; a movable member disposed within said passage; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said movable member comprises a pawl hub, including a first and second spring pawl, wherein said first spring pawl is located on a first side of said pawl hub engaging said stationary ratchet, and said second spring pawl is located on a second side directly opposite said first side of said pawl hub engaging said movable ratchet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said actuating means comprises a lever handle coupled to said housing including a drive gear engaging said pinion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a spring disposed between said housing and said lever handle, biasing said lever handle in an open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a withdrawing element for proximally withdrawing said inner tube and a locking mechanism, wherein said withdrawing element is attached to said inner tube and said locking mechanism is releasably coupled to said withdrawing element.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
139 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a plunger chamber coupled to said housing; an inlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said plunger chamber to said housing, including a directional check valve; an outlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said housing to said plunger chamber, including a directional check valve; and a fluid port for inserting fluid into said housing; a movable member disposed within said passage; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
139 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a plunger chamber coupled to said housing; an inlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said plunger chamber to said housing, including a directional check valve; an outlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said housing to said plunger chamber, including a directional check valve; and a fluid port for inserting fluid into said housing; a movable member disposed within said passage; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said movable member comprises a piston.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 6 , wherein said actuating means comprises a plunger disposed within said plunger chamber for moving fluids to and from said housing.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a movable member disposed within said passage; a rack drive gear coupled to a reduction drive gear, wherein said rack drive gear engages said movable member; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a movable member disposed within said passage; a rack drive gear coupled to a reduction drive gear, wherein said rack drive gear engages said movable member; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein said movable member comprises a rack element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 9 , wherein said actuating means comprises a knob coupled to a knob gear, wherein said knob gear engages said reduction drive gear.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a movable member disposed within said passage, comprising a power screw that has a threaded exterior surface; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; said a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
92 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a movable member disposed within said passage, comprising a power screw that has a threaded exterior surface; actuating means coupled to said housing for incrementally moving said movable member in a first direction; a catheter coupled to said movable member; an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; said a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus according to claim 12 , wherein said actuating means comprises a drive knob coupled to a power nut, wherein said power nut has a threaded interior surface that mates with the threaded exterior surface of said power screw.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein, wherein said housing further comprises a stationary ratchet on a first side, a movable ratchet on a second side directly opposite said first side, and a pinion engaging said movable ratchet; a pawl hub disposed within said passage, including a first and second spring pawl, wherein said first spring pawl is located on a first side of said pawl hub engaging said stationary ratchet, and said second spring pawl is located on a second side directly opposite said first side of said pawl hub engaging said movable ratchet; a lever handle coupled to said housing, including a drive gear engaging said pinion; a catheter coupled to said pawl hub, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
161 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein, wherein said housing further comprises a stationary ratchet on a first side, a movable ratchet on a second side directly opposite said first side, and a pinion engaging said movable ratchet; a pawl hub disposed within said passage, including a first and second spring pawl, wherein said first spring pawl is located on a first side of said pawl hub engaging said stationary ratchet, and said second spring pawl is located on a second side directly opposite said first side of said pawl hub engaging said movable ratchet; a lever handle coupled to said housing, including a drive gear engaging said pinion; a catheter coupled to said pawl hub, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein said stabilizing element comprises a tube spring coupled to a holding member, wherein said holding member grips a proximal end of the stent.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 15 , wherein said holding member is cup-shaped.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus according to claim 14 , further comprising a spring disposed between said housing and said lever handle, biasing said lever handle in an open position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus according to claim 14 , further comprising a withdrawing element for proximally withdrawing said inner tube and a locking mechanism, wherein said withdrawing element is attached to said inner tube and said locking mechanism is releasably coupled to said withdrawing element.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein said tip is radiopaque.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein including a port for inserting fluid; a piston disposed within said passage; a plunger chamber coupled to said housing; an inlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said plunger chamber to said housing, including a directional check valve; an outlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said housing to said plunger chamber, including a directional check valve; a plunger disposed within said plunger chamber for moving fluids to and from said housing; a catheter coupled to said piston, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
132 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein including a port for inserting fluid; a piston disposed within said passage; a plunger chamber coupled to said housing; an inlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said plunger chamber to said housing, including a directional check valve; an outlet conduit providing a path for fluid from said housing to said plunger chamber, including a directional check valve; a plunger disposed within said plunger chamber for moving fluids to and from said housing; a catheter coupled to said piston, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein said stabilizing element comprises a tube spring coupled to a holding member, wherein said holding member grips a proximal end of the stent.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 21 , wherein said holding member is cup-shaped.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 20 , wherein said tip is radiopaque.
Claim 30
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a rack element disposed within said passage; a reduction drive gear coupled to said housing; a rack drive gear coupled to said reduction drive gear, wherein said rack drive gear engages said rack element; a knob including a knob gear, wherein said knob gear engages said reduction drive gear; a catheter coupled to said rack element, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 31
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a rack element disposed within said passage; a reduction drive gear coupled to said housing; a rack drive gear coupled to said reduction drive gear, wherein said rack drive gear engages said rack element; a knob including a knob gear, wherein said knob gear engages said reduction drive gear; a catheter coupled to said rack element, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein said stabilizing element comprises a tube spring coupled to a holding member, wherein said holding member grips a proximal end of the stent.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 25 , wherein said holding member is cup-shaped.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 24 , wherein said tip is radiopaque.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a power screw disposed within said passage, including a threaded exterior surface; a drive knob coupled to said housing; a power nut coupled to said drive knob, wherein said power nut has a threaded interior surface that mates with the threaded exterior surface of said power screw; a catheter coupled to said power screw, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 36
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for introducing a stent into a body vessel, comprising: an elongated housing, providing a passage therein; a power screw disposed within said passage, including a threaded exterior surface; a drive knob coupled to said housing; a power nut coupled to said drive knob, wherein said power nut has a threaded interior surface that mates with the threaded exterior surface of said power screw; a catheter coupled to said power screw, an inner tube extending through said catheter; a tip attached to said inner tube; and a stabilizing element extending through said catheter for maintaining the position of the stent during retraction of said catheter.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus according to claim 28 , wherein said stabilizing element comprises a tube spring coupled to a holding member, wherein said holding member grips a proximal end of the stent.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus according to claim 29 , wherein said holding member is cup-shaped.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus according to claim 28 , wherein said tip is radiopaque.
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