Patent ID: 9242073
Filing Date: 2016-01-26
CPC Classification: A61M

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for delivery of a medical device through a vessel, the apparatus comprising: an extensor segment configured to be selectively elongated along a longitudinal axis of the apparatus; first and second anchor segments positioned on either side of the extensor segment and fixedly secured to opposing ends of the extensor segment, the first and second anchor segments configured to be selectively radially expanded and place a compressive load against the vessel; and a medical device affixed along the extensor segment between the first and second anchor segments, wherein the medical device is selected from the group consisting of a stent, a balloon, a graft, and a filter; wherein each segment has associated with it an individually-addressable electro-active polymer; wherein the first and second anchor segments each include a plurality of holes extending axially therethrough; wherein the medical device is removable from the extensor segment such that the medical device remains in the vessel when the apparatus is withdrawn.