Patent ID: 8465536
Filing Date: 2013-06-18
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A stent deployment system, comprising: a handle, a flexible sheath coupled to the handle, a flexible tube extending into the handle and through the sheath about a longitudinal axis, a tapered flexible extension coupled to the flexible tube, the tapered extension having a continuous reverse taper from a maximum diameter of the tapered flexible extension to an outer diameter of the flexible tube, the reverse taper facing toward the handle, an endoluminal prosthesis disposed about the flexible tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a distally advanceable thrust block coupled to and circumferentially surrounding the flexible tube, the thrust block disposed a longitudinal distance away from the proximal end of said prosthesis, providing tactile feedback to an operator when contact between the thrust block and said prosthesis is made after distal movement of the thrust block.