Abstract: An expandable device can be delivered to a luminal structure in a patient using a delivery system. The delivery system can include an elongate carrier member and an engagement component that can releasably engage the expandable device. The elongate carrier member can have a distal portion, a central axis, and a first notch in the distal portion. The engagement component can be positioned within the first notch. Further, the expandable frame can be coupled to the distal portion of the carrier member and have a first terminal end section. When coupled to the carrier member, the first terminal and section can (i) pass from a first end of the first notch through a space between the central axis and the engagement component and (ii) terminate outside of the first notch, beyond a second end of the first notch.

Abstract: A device for delivering an expandable member to a luminal structure in a patient is described. In some embodiments, the device has a carrier member, with a carrier lumen extending at least partially therethrough. The device can have an elongate member that extends through the carrier lumen across a first notch in the carrier member. The device can have an expandable member that expands within and engages the luminal structure, can be carried by the carrier member, and has a first portion that fits within the first notch. When the elongate member extends through the carrier lumen and across the first notch, the elongate member secures the first portion to the carrier member. The elongate member is configured to move axially through the carrier lumen such that the elongate member permits release of the first portion from the carrier member and expansion of at least part of the expandable member.

Abstract: A device for delivering an expandable member to a luminal structure in a patient is described. In some embodiments, the device has a carrier member, with a carrier lumen extending at least partially therethrough. The device can have an elongate member that extends through the carrier lumen across a first notch in the carrier member. The device can have an expandable member that expands within and engages the luminal structure, can be carried by the carrier member, and has a first portion that fits within the first notch. When the elongate member extends through the carrier lumen and across the first notch, the elongate member secures the first portion to the carrier member. The elongate member is configured to move axially through the carrier lumen such that the elongate member permits release of the first portion from the carrier member and expansion of at least part of the expandable member.