Flexible system for delivering an anchor
US10130353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device including a flexible portion that is suited to access target anatomy. The flexibility of an elongate portion of the delivery device can be varied. Additionally, the delivery device can include structure that maintains the positioning of the delivery device in patient anatomy.
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