Stent graft delivery device

Abstract

This invention provides a stent graft delivery device that can solve the problems that arise when a stent graft contracted using a release wire becomes curved. [Solution] The stent graft delivery device 10 comprises a long shaft 12, a stent graft 20 positioned at the tip of the shaft 12, and a shrinkage maintenance mechanism for maintaining the stent graft 20 in a shrunk state. The shrinkage maintenance mechanism comprises a cover member 22 that covers the stent graft 20 and a release wire 24 that sutures the cover member 22. The release wire 24 includes a folded portion 38 at its tip 36.

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