A delivery system (5) for an embolic coil (35) including a delivery tube (10) having a lumen (65). A proximal coil junction (50) is disposed between the delivery tube and the embolic coil. Insertable through the lumen and extending proximally beyond the proximal end of the delivery tube is a detachable wire (70) with a terminating feature (80) disposed on its distal end. At least one stretch resistant member (65) is disposed within a lumen formed by the embolic coil. A distal end of each of the at least one stretch resistant members is secured to a distal end of the embolic coil, while each of the at least one stretch resistant members is also secured proximate the proximal end of the embolic coil. The distal end of the delivery tube is retained by the wire physically against and without being attached in any way to the proximal junction.
