ADVANCEABLE, NON-REMOVABLE GUIDE WIRE BALLOON CATHETER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR A STENT AND METHOD

摘要

An advanceable, non-removable guide wire balloon catheter delivery system (21) for a stent (23) includes a balloon dilation catheter (25) comprising a balloon (27) defined by at least parts of an inner tubular element (33) and an outer tubular element (35), a guidewire (37) disposed in and having a limited range of longitudinal movement relative to the inner tubular element (33), and an expandable stent (23) mounted on the balloon (27). A method of implanting a stent (23) in a patient is also disclosed.