INTRODUCER FOR A VASCULAR REPAIR PROSTHESIS
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Oct 25, 2012
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Apr 21, 2011
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Apr 21, 2011
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An introducer system and method for introducing a prosthesis for repair of two vessel portions of a transected body vessel is provided. The system can include one or more retaining members fitted over the ends of the prosthesis to retain the ends radially compressed. The retaining member can include an elongated body for insertion into the vessel opening and a gripping member, which both can be rigid. A splittable region can be formed in the elongated body and the gripping member. Application of a force to the gripping member can separate or fracture the gripping member and the elongated body along the splittable region to permit radial expansion of the prosthesis for engagement with the vessel. A sleeve may at least partially surround an intermediate portion of the prosthesis. The sleeve can be configured to retain the intermediate portion of the prosthesis in the radially compressed configuration.
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