Apparatus for crimping a stent assembly
Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000
United States of America Patent
Stats
-
Jun 5, 2007
Grant Date -
Aug 25, 2005
app pub date -
Feb 23, 2004
filing date -
Feb 23, 2004
priority date (Note) -
In Force
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A stent assembly comprises a rotatable sheath and a stent. The assembly is crimped or reduced in diameter prior to loading onto a catheter by one or more crimping apparatuses. One crimping apparatus comprises a blade having a stepped configuration. A mandrel may be used to support the assembly during crimping. The mandrel may have an expandable region. A protective sheath may be used to protect the stent during crimping and to redirect the crimping forces to desired locations about the assembly.
First Claim
Family
International Classification(s)
Cited Art Landscape
Patent Citation Ranking
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Recipient Email Address
Recipient Email Address
Comment
Recipient Email Address
Add to Portfolio(s)
To add this patent to one, or more, of your portfolios, simply click the add button.
This Patent is in these Portfolios:
Add to additional portfolios:
Last Refreshed On:
Changes done successfully