(i9) United States
(12) Patent Application Publication
Simmer et al.
(54) DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE
(76) Inventors: Daniel H. Shumer, San Jose, CA (US);
Amelia Lasser, Menlo Park, CA (US);
Jimmy Jen, Foster City, CA (US); Jill
Nicole Malin, Los Altos, CA (US);
Howard H. Huang, Santa Clara, CA
(US); Erik Eli, San Mateo, CA (US);
Claus Volkl, Grosselfingen (DE);
Juergen Anton Hahn, Albstadt (DE)
Correspondence Address:
BAKER BOTTS L.L.P.
30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
44th Floor
NEW YORK, NY 10112-4498 (US)
(21) Appl. No.: 11/479,644
(22) Filed: Jun. 30, 2006
Related U.S. Application Data
(63) Continuation-in-part of application No. 10/932,964, filed on Sep. 2, 2004.
(60) Provisional application No. 60/499,075, filed on Sep. 2, 2003.
Publication Classification
(51) Int. CI.
A61F 2/06 (2006.01)
(52) U.S. CI 623/1.11; 606/200
(57) ABSTRACT
The invention is directed to a delivery system for delivering a medical device. The delivery system includes an inner member having a proximal end and a distal end. The inner member defines a longitudinal axis between the proximal end and the distal end. A tip is formed at the distal end of the inner member. A bumper is freely disposed on the inner member. The bumper has a proximal end and a distal end. A seat is defined between the tip and the distal end of the bumper. Additionally, a sheath is disposed about the inner member, the sheath having a proximal end and a distal end. The sheath is movable from a first sheath position substantially covering the seat, and a second sheath position axially offset to expose the seat. The invention also includes a handle in contact with the proximal end of the inner member.
