Implant connector
US10568997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for connecting an implant device to tissue of a person's body. The connector including a frame having first and second arms. The first and second arms define an opening, where at least a portion of the implant device is inserted through the opening. After insertion, an additional securing member is connected to the frame. The securing member is adapted to receive at least one suture to secure the frame to the tissue. The connector includes an adjuster that is movably connected to the first and second arms, where the adjuster is operable to cause the first and second arms to move toward each other and engage the implant device.
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