#$%^&*AU2010202531B220150813.pdf#####-28ABSTRACT A stent attachment and deployment mechanism is utilized to prevent the distal end of an endoprosthesis comprising fixation barbs or other fixation 5 mechanism from deploying prior to the remaining sections of the fixation device. With this stent attachment and deployment mechanism accurate deployment may be achieved. 17/06/10,va 18692 spcci.doc,28