Patent ID: 7198636
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A deployment system for a self-expanding endoluminal device comprising: a removable sheath adapted to cover the endoluminal device, the sheath comprising a thin continuous film in the form of a double-walled tubular construct adapted to surround at least a portion of the endoluminal device and constrain the device in an introductory profile; wherein the deployment system includes a deployment line integral with the sheath to effectuate device deployment; wherein upon deployment, the sheath separates from the endoluminal device through actuation of the deployment line, the sheath pulling away from the device along with the deployment line; and a compressible construct placed between the endoluminal device and a delivery catheter underlying the endoluminal device, wherein the sheath splits to transform from the sheath to an elongated filament.