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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 25, 2022
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Daniel J. Foster, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
Christopher Jay Scheff, Elk River, MN (US);
Bradley S. Swehla, Eagan, MN (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
An example system for delivering an implantable heart valve is disclosed. The system includes a connection assembly including: an inner shaft having a proximal end region, a distal end region and a first coupling member disposed along a portion of the distal end region, wherein the first coupling member includes a plurality of apertures. The connection assembly also includes a support shaft and a second coupling member, wherein the second coupling member includes a stem, wherein the stem includes a groove extending circumferentially around the stem. The connection assembly also includes a plurality of bearings, wherein a portion of each bearing is disposed in a portion of the groove. The connection assembly also includes a locking cap coupled to the inner shaft, wherein a portion of the locking cap is configured to cover at least a portion of each of the plurality of bearings.