Devices and methods for controlling expandable prostheses during deployment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8986362
APP PUB NO 20090234428A1
SERIAL NO

12471064

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Prosthesis delivery devices and methods are provided that enable precise control of prosthesis position during deployment. The prosthesis delivery devices may carry multiple prostheses and include deployment mechanisms for delivery of a selectable number of prostheses. Control mechanisms are provided in the prosthesis delivery devices that control either or both of the axial and rotational positions of the prostheses during deployment. This enables the deployment of multiple prostheses at a target site with precision and predictability, eliminating excessive spacing or overlap between prostheses. In particular embodiments, the prostheses of the invention are deployed in stenotic lesions in coronary or peripheral arteries, or in other vascular locations.

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J W MEDICAL SYSTEMS LTD328 SHICHANG AVENUE WEIHAI SHANDONG 264209

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Demarais, Denise San Jose, US 65 25338
Grainger, Jeffry J Portola Valley, US 53 5924
Karratt, Joseph Millbrae, US 14 2484
Snow, David W San Carlos, US 68 9857

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