Patent ID: 8092508
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical endoprosthesis delivery system, comprising: a delivery member in the form of a wire or a slotted hypotube; a sheath; an endoprosthesis disposed between the delivery member and the sheath; a first member and second member disposed about the delivery member, the first and second members comprising a lumen through which the delivery member passes, only the first and second members engaged to and positioned entirely within the endoprosthesis where the second member is configured so that: when the sheath moves proximally or distally with respect to the delivery member, the endoprosthesis remains substantially stationary in a longitudinal direction with respect to the delivery member; and when the delivery member moves proximally or distally, the endoprosthesis remains substantially stationary with respect to the delivery member; and a tip connected to the delivery member, the tip being distal to the endoprosthesis, where the first member is positioned between the second member and the tip.