An elongated vascular implant delivery device comprising: an elongated shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis; a release mechanism (19-2, 19-3); a tensile member coupled to the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) at a first point along its length and coupled to an extracorporeal member at a second point along its length; and a mechanical means operable with one hand for pulling the tensile member with respect to the elongated shaft; wherein the mechanical means includes the extracorporeal member, and the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) moves toward the proximal end of the elongated shaft by operating the mechanical means to pull the tensile member with respect to the elongated shaft, wherein the mechanical means includes: a cam for a length of the tensile member between the first point and the second point, the cam coupled to the elongated shaft; a lever rotatably coupled to the elongated shaft; and a grip coupled to and in a fixed position with respect to a portion of the elongated shaft, the grip adapted to receive forces from one or more digits of the one hand, wherein either the lever or the cam is the extracorporeal member; and, wherein the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) comprises a retaining member for securing a portion of the implant to the shaft, the retaining member comprising multiple wires for restraining a desired portion of the implant and two collars (144, 148) positioned coaxially about the shaft and longitudinally spaced apart from each other for retaining the desired portion of the implant, the wires slidably disposed in the two collars (144, 148) and can be retracted by said movement from engagement with one of the two collars (144, 148). an elongated shaft having a distal end, a proximal end, and a longitudinal axis; a release mechanism (19-2, 19-3); a tensile member coupled to the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) at a first point along its length and coupled to an extracorporeal member at a second point along its length; and a mechanical means operable with one hand for pulling the tensile member with respect to the elongated shaft; wherein the mechanical means includes the extracorporeal member, and the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) moves toward the proximal end of the elongated shaft by operating the mechanical means to pull the tensile member with respect to the elongated shaft, wherein the mechanical means includes: a cam for a length of the tensile member between the first point and the second point, the cam coupled to the elongated shaft; a lever rotatably coupled to the elongated shaft; and a grip coupled to and in a fixed position with respect to a portion of the elongated shaft, the grip adapted to receive forces from one or more digits of the one hand, wherein either the lever or the cam is the extracorporeal member; and, wherein the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) comprises a retaining member for securing a portion of the implant to the shaft, the retaining member comprising multiple wires for restraining a desired portion of the implant and two collars (144, 148) positioned coaxially about the shaft and longitudinally spaced apart from each other for retaining the desired portion of the implant, the wires slidably disposed in the two collars (144, 148) and can be retracted by said movement from engagement with one of the two collars (144, 148). a cam for a length of the tensile member between the first point and the second point, the cam coupled to the elongated shaft; a lever rotatably coupled to the elongated shaft; and a grip coupled to and in a fixed position with respect to a portion of the elongated shaft, the grip adapted to receive forces from one or more digits of the one hand, wherein either the lever or the cam is the extracorporeal member; and, wherein the release mechanism (19-2, 19-3) comprises a retaining member for securing a portion of the implant to the shaft, the retaining member comprising multiple wires for restraining a desired portion of the implant and two collars (144, 148) positioned coaxially about the shaft and longitudinally spaced apart from each other for retaining the desired portion of the implant, the wires slidably disposed in the two collars (144, 148) and can be retracted by said movement from engagement with one of the two collars (144, 148).