Delivery device for occlusive implants

A delivery device for an occlusive implant, the delivery device comprising:

• a delivery sheath having a reinforced sheath body and a distal tip region;
• a tip reinforcing member coupled to the distal tip region, the tip reinforcing member having a base a plurality of distal arm extensions extending distally from the base;
• wherein the distal arm extensions are configured to shift between a delivery configuration and a funnel configuration;
• a core member slidably disposed within the delivery sheath;
• and
• a left atrial appendage occlusive implant releasably coupled to the core member.

A method for implanting an occlusive implant into a left atrial appendage, the method comprising:

• advancing a delivery device to a position adjacent to the left atrial appendage, the delivery device comprising:
• a delivery sheath having a sheath body and a distal tip region,
• a tip reinforcing member coupled to the distal tip region, the tip reinforcing member defining a plurality of distal arm segments,
• wherein the distal arm segments are configured to shift between a first configuration and a funnel configuration,
• a core member slidably disposed within the delivery sheath, and
• an occlusive implant releasably coupled to the core member;
• and
• advancing the core member such that the occlusive implant advances out from the distal tip region.