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Apparatus for delivering an implant without bias to a left atrial appendage

US10898198B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2017
Grant dateJan 26, 2021
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/011
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant delivery system, comprising: an implantable device comprising a plurality of supports extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the supports being moveable between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, a proximal guide tube at the proximal end of the supports extending toward the distal end, and a distal guide tube at the distal end of the supports extending toward the proximal end, wherein the proximal and distal guide tubes are telescoping and become further engaged as the supports move from the collapsed to the expanded configuration.

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