POST-CRIMPING INSPECTION OF SCAFFOLDS MOUNTED ON SCAFFOLD DELIVERY SYSTEMS

摘要

A system for mounting a scaffold on a balloon catheter includes two positioning and alignment stations, which are used to prepare a scaffold and catheter for crimping using the same crimping head. The system is configured for automated assembly of the scaffold and catheter prior to crimping and performing post-crimping inspection for the crimped scaffold and prior to placing a restraining sheath over the crimped scaffold.