US5947993A
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Stent crimping tool and method of use
Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc
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Filing: 1998-09-18
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Granted: 1999-09-07
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Expires: 2018-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for enabling crimping of an intravascular stent onto a balloon catheter assembly. The stent crimping device includes a pair of elements, adapted to be held in the hands of the user, which enable one element, in which a stent and balloon catheter assembly are positioned to slidably move relative to the other element, and to move through a tapered opening to crimp the stent onto the balloon catheter assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen A. Morales
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/95; A61F2/958; A61F2/9522; A61F2/9525
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly, comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end; a plurality of flexible strands extending cantilevered from the second end of the handle, the plurality of strands flaring outward; a cylindrical element having a tapered smooth bore extending at least partially therethrough, the tapered bore having a small inner diameter at an end and a large diameter at an opposite end, wherein the plurality of flexible strands pass through the tapered bore.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly, comprising: a handle having a first end and a second end; a plurality of flexible strands extending cantilevered from the second end of the handle, the plurality of strands flaring outward; a cylindrical element having a tapered smooth bore extending at least partially therethrough, the tapered bore having a small inner diameter at an end and a large diameter at an opposite end, wherein the plurality of flexible strands pass through the tapered bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of flexible strands includes at least six strands.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the small inner diameter includes a diameter of the stent when crimped onto the balloon catheter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The assembly of claim 1, wherein the plurality of strands are located every 60 degrees about the circumference of the second end of the handle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping an intravascular stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly comprising: a handle having opposite ends; a plurality of thin, flexible strands extending from one end of the handle, the plurality of strands disposed to collectively form a hollow tube; a cylindrical element having a smooth bore, wherein the plurality of strands pass through the bore enabling slidable movement of the cylindrical element along the plurality of strands; wherein the bore is flared to include a small diameter at one end and a large diameter at an opposite end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
97 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping an intravascular stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly comprising: a handle having opposite ends; a plurality of thin, flexible strands extending from one end of the handle, the plurality of strands disposed to collectively form a hollow tube; a cylindrical element having a smooth bore, wherein the plurality of strands pass through the bore enabling slidable movement of the cylindrical element along the plurality of strands; wherein the bore is flared to include a small diameter at one end and a large diameter at an opposite end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The assembly of claim 5, wherein the bore includes a section having a constant small diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly of claim 5, wherein the small diameter includes a diameter of the stent when crimped onto the balloon catheter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The assembly of claim 5, wherein the bore includes lubricous coating.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 5, wherein each strand includes an arcuate shape cross section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
97 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly, comprising: a rounded handle having a first end and a second end; a plurality of flexible strands extending cantilevered from the second end of the handle and disposed in a circular pattern; a cylindrical element having a tapered, smooth bore extending at least partially therethrough, the tapered bore having a small inner diameter at an end and a large diameter at an opposite end facing away from the handle, wherein the plurality of flexible strands pass through the tapered bore.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
97 words
A crimping tool assembly for crimping a stent onto a balloon catheter assembly, the crimping tool assembly, comprising: a rounded handle having a first end and a second end; a plurality of flexible strands extending cantilevered from the second end of the handle and disposed in a circular pattern; a cylindrical element having a tapered, smooth bore extending at least partially therethrough, the tapered bore having a small inner diameter at an end and a large diameter at an opposite end facing away from the handle, wherein the plurality of flexible strands pass through the tapered bore.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 10, wherein the tapered bore includes a smooth, arcuate contour.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly of claim 10, wherein the plurality of flexible strands include a lubricous coating.
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