Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon

Details Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon

A - Human Necessities

61

F

A61F 2/06 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2290889

Apparatus and method for securing a stent to a balloon catheter. A first clamping portion and a second clamping portion are arranged for movement toward and away from each other and are provided with recesses defining a channel to receive a stent crimping sleeve having a longitudinal bore. The stent is slid into the longitudinal bore of the stent crimping sleeve and the balloon catheter is then slid into the longitudinal bore of the stent. The first and second clamping portions are moved towards each other and apply pressure to the external surface of the stent crimping sleeve causing the internal diameter of the longitudinal bore to get smaller and apply pressure to the external surface of the stent and crimp the stent to the balloon. 27

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus and method for securing a stent on a balloon will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFCA-PAI-O-1959853