A system for introducing a stent into a patient at a site of stenosis is disclosed. The system comprises a balloon catheter having a stent surrounding the balloon portion of the catheter. At least one stent-retaining means is located adjacent to at least one end of the balloon to retain the stent in...http://www.google.se/patents/US5108416?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5108416 - Stent introducer system