An implantable medical device deployment system is disclosed that employsboth a sheath element (26) and a constraint member (32) to protect implantablemedicaldevices during delivery in a body while providing simple, accurate, andreliable devicedeployment. The delivery system is configured so that loading and deploymentforcesare not directly related to device diameter, length, or design, thus allowinga moreuniversal delivery system across various delivered device configurations andproductlines. The deployment system can provide numerous benefits, include betterprotectionfor drug-coated implantable devices.
