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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 19, 2003
Applicants:
Don W. Lee, Glendale, CA (US);
Chung H. Lee, Glendale, CA (US);
Inventors:
Don W. Lee, Glendale, CA (US);
Chung H. Lee, Glendale, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A method and apparatus for introducing a stent into a region of a major blood vessel within the human body in a manner which substantially reduces the risk of embolic material escaping to the vessel and causing a blockage at a downstream location. A uniquely designed stent delivery catheter includes a central lumen through which a guide wire travels. The central lumen is provided with a valve means that is operable by the guide wire and when moved into a closed position by withdrawal of the guide wire, functions to prevent the flow of loose debris toward the proximal end of the catheter.