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AssigneeCordis Corporation
InventorsRobert E. Fischell, David R. Fischell, Mark L. Pomeranz, Nicholas A. Green
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An ultra-thin distal sheath section of the sheathed system uses heat shrinkable elastomer tubing with a wall thickness that is less than 0.05 mm and may be less than 0.025 mm. There are two methods for securing the ultra-thin distal sheath section over the distal tip. A first method is to employ another thin tube shrunk down over the distal end of the ultra-thin distal sheath. It is also envisioned that simply shrinking the ultra-thin distal sheath section down on the tapered section of the distal tip will hold it securely. A monorail (rapid exchange) version of this stent delivery system is also envisioned. A second version uses radioopaque elastic bands mounted over the ends of the balloon just proximal and just distal to the stent to provide a low profile for a primary stent delivery system. These radioopaque elastic bands could contain a high-density material such as tungsten to make them radioopaque and eliminate the need for radioopaque markers normally attached to the angioplasty balloon inner shaft.
In combination, a primary stenting system for placing a stent within a stenosis of a vessel in a human body, the system comprising:
In combination, a primary stenting system for placing a stent within a stenosis of a vessel in a human body, the system comprising:
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