Method and apparatus to attach an unsupported surgical component

An insertion apparatus for deploying a surgical component to a site in a vessel comprising:

• at least one attachment wire with a first end and a second end;
• a support wire;
• wherein the first end of the at least one attachment wire is releaseably connected to the surgical component and the second end is connected to the support wire;
• and
• wherein the attachment wire and support wire positions the surgical component at a site in the vessel.

An insertion apparatus for deploying a surgical component to a site in a vessel comprising:

• an attachment hoop releasably connected to the surgical component;
• at least one attachment wire with a first end and a second end;
• a support wire;
• wherein the first end of the at least one attachment wire is connected to the attachment hoop and the second end of the at least one attachment wire is connected to the support wire;
• and
• wherein the insertion apparatus positions the surgical component in the vessel.

An insertion system for deploying a surgical component to a site in a vessel comprising:

• a surgical component;
• an insertion apparatus;
• attachment means for attaching the surgical component to the insertion apparatus, wherein the attachment means is releasably connected to the surgical component;
• and
• release means for releasing the attachment means from the surgical component, wherein the release means is in communication with the attachment means.

A method for positioning a surgical component to a site in a vessel comprising the steps of:

• introducing an insertion apparatus proximal to the site in the vessel;
• activating the insertion apparatus;
• and
• withdrawing the insertion apparatus.

A method for positioning a surgical component with an insertion apparatus to a site in a vessel comprising the steps of:

• introducing the insertion apparatus proximal to the site in the vessel;
• fastening the surgical component to the vessel;
• activating the insertion apparatus;
• and
• withdrawing the insertion apparatus.