The present embodiments provide systems and methods for deploying at least a portion of a stent (60), comprising a retaining member (20) having a main body (30). At least one slot (40) is formed into the main body (30). The at least one slot (40) comprises a circumferentially enclosed segment and an axial opening. A portion of a stent (60) is restrained from moving radially outward when disposed within the circumferentially enclosed segment, and the portion of the stent is self-expandable radially outward when aligned with the axial opening.
