A delivery device for delivering a stent device in a reduced profiled delivery configuration is provided. A distal region of the stent device is axially anchored to an inner catheter by annular rings about the inner catheter. A remaining portion of the stent device is spaced radially from the inner catheter. A proximal stop is spaced axially from a proximal end of the stent device. The stent device is maintained in the reduced profile delivery configuration by a retractable cuter sheath.
