Patent ID: 8518099

Claim:
A vascular implant delivery system, comprising: a vascular implant; a body; a syringe attachment port formed in the body; an outer sheath extending from the body, wherein the outer sheath comprises a distal end configured to receive the vascular implant, the outer sheath having a lumen that extends from the distal end to a proximal end of the outer sheath, the lumen capable of fluid communication with the syringe attachment port; at least three implant support structures extending radially inward from the distal end of the outer sheath, wherein the implant support structures are partially embedded in the lumen of the outer sheath and include a lubricious coating and are in direct contact with an outer surface of the vascular implant to support and guide the vascular implant; voids formed between adjacent implant support structures, the voids configured for receiving a lubricant; and an inner carrier catheter slidably disposed within the outer sheath.