Medical implant delivery system and related methods
US10314689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An example medical device is disclosed. The medical device includes an implant delivery system having a delivery shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion and a detachable frame coupled to the distal portion of the delivery shaft. The detachable frame includes a body portion and a plurality of attachment arms extending away from the body portion. The plurality of attachment arms are configured to be attached to an implant and the detachable frame is configured to detach from the delivery shaft in vivo.
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