Patent ID: 9675482
Date: 2017-06-13
CPC Classifications: A61F

Claim:
1. An implant delivery system comprising: a tubular braid implant having proximal and distal ends; an elongate sleeve; a core member carrying a plurality of expanders underlying the implant: the proximal end of the implant constrained radially between a braid section of the sleeve and a proximal cover; the distal end of the implant being constrained radially between the braid section of the sleeve and a distal cover, separate and distinct from the proximal cover, wherein the braid section is expandable by withdrawal of the core member, and the proximal cover and distal cover are each openable by a force from movement of the plurality of underlying expanders against the braid section; wherein the plurality of expanders are axially between the proximal cover and the distal cover, and the plurality of expanders are movable under the braid section, the proximal cover, and the distal cover by withdrawal of the core member.