Patent · US Expired

Implantable article

US6648921B2 · kind B2 · utility

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107References

31Claims

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Assignee

AMS Research Corporation · US

Inventors

Kimberly A. Anderson · Eagan, US
Johann J. Neisz · Coon Rapids, US
Steven Siegel · North Oaks, US

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 30, 2001
Grant date	Nov 18, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 19, 2022

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/0045
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implantable article is disclosed. The implantable article includes features for tightening or loosening the implantable article. In preferred embodiments, the adjustment may occur post or perioperatively.

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