Neurovascular Stent Delivery Apparatus

Abstract

A stent delivery apparatus is disclosed and configured for selectively positioning a self-expanding stent relative to a target site. In at least one embodiment, a delivery mechanism is configured for being selectively positionable coaxially within and removably engageable with the stent. The delivery mechanism provides at least one self-expanding delivery sleeve, with each delivery sleeve providing a proximal end cap positioned at a proximal end of said delivery sleeve and a distal end cap positioned at an opposing distal end of said delivery sleeve. An engagement mechanism is positioned coaxially within said delivery sleeve and provides an elongate engagement shaft engaged with the proximal end cap and extending a distance toward the distal end cap, and an at least one stent catch positioned substantially on a distal end of the engagement shaft and configured for removable engagement with the stent.

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