#$%^&*AU2012211487A120120830.pdf#####ABSTRACT An introducer (1, 2, 3) for a prosthesis (20), comprises an elongate pusher (41) for the prosthesis, a flexible sheath (30) sliding over the s pusher, and a control member (81) which is disposed on a proximal portion of the pusher and which is used by an operator to control the portion of the prosthesis while the sheath is being withdrawn. 10 158/11 VC @N