Fastener delivery system and related methods
US10758228B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0858
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fastener delivery tool is disclosed. An example fastener delivery tool comprises a sheath assembly including a sheath and a position retention member and a retraction assembly including a cover and a retractor member. The cover includes a lumen extending therein. The fastener delivery tool also includes and a handle assembly coupled to a proximal end of the sheath assembly, the handle assembly including a housing and an actuation member. Further, the sheath assembly extends through the lumen of the cover and the retractor member is configured to move relative to the handle between a first position in which the sheath assembly is disposed within a distal portion of the cover and a second position in which the sheath assembly extends out of the distal portion of the cover. Additionally, actuation of the actuation member moves the retractor member from the first position to the second position.
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