| abstract |
A primary and branch graft deployment delivery system ( 70 ) comprises a primary graft ( 72 ) having a branch port opening or member ( 75 ), a retractable primary sheath containing the primary graft, an outer tube ( 60 ) within the retractable primary sheath and within the primary graft, an inner tube ( 61 ) within the outer tube, a cap ( 54 or 71 ) coupled to the inner tube and configured to retain at least a portion of a proximal area ( 73 ) of the primary graft in a radially compressed configuration. The system further comprises a branch graft ( 89 ) advanceable through the branch graft port member and further comprising a snap connector member ( 90 ) associated with the branch graft, the snap connector member being configured to frictionally engage the port member, the engagement of the snap connector to the port member forms a connection between the proximal end of the branch graft and the primary graft. |