Patent ID: 7115109
Filing Date: 2006-10-03
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A rapid exchange stent delivery catheter comprising: an inner tubular member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a stent holding portion located adjacent the distal portion of the inner member, and a guide wire lumen extending from a proximal guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the inner member to a distal guide wire opening disposed at a distal end of the inner member, wherein the proximal guide wire opening has a first length; and an outer tubular member slidably disposed about the inner member, the outer member having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a guide wire opening disposed distal of the proximal portion of the outer member, wherein the guide wire opening of the outer member has a second length that is shorter than the first length and a guide wire ramp extending into, and movable along the first length.