Stent grip and systems for use therewith

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8172891
APP PUB NO 20090105803A1
SERIAL NO

12340505

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A method and apparatus for reducing the longitudinal aspect of the catheter to stent force having at least one grip member for use with a stent delivery system. The grip engages a stent in the unexpanded state prior to delivery of the stent. The stent may be deployed by retracting a stent retaining sheath. The grip has a body region having an outer diameter, a first end and a second end. The outer diameter of the first end is greater than the outer diameter of the second end. The grip is at least partially constructed from a polymeric material.

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BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED INCMAPLE GROVE MINNESOTA 55311

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Shelso, Susan I Plymouth, US 13 969

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