A stent delivery system and a method for delivering a stent are provided.
The stent delivery system includes an outer sheath having a proximal
portion, a distal portion and a first lumen extending at least partially
through the sheath. The system further includes an inner shaft slidably
received within the first lumen and extending at least partially through
the sheath. A tubular non-expandable stent is slidably positionable
within the first lumen, disposed distal to the inner shaft and operably
contacts a pushing surface on the inner shaft. The inner shaft and the
stent are slidable relative to the outer sheath, the outer sheath
providing sufficient rigidity to the stent for delivery of the stent to a
delivery site.