Method and apparatus for deploying a shape memory polymer
US8069858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus described herein may utilize activation of an SMP material to install medical devices with respect to a surgical site. Activation of the SMP material may be performed with the use of a triggering force and/or a constraint applied to the SMP material. Activation using a triggering force and/or a constraint may be used to create varied activation rates in an SMP material and may be combined with temperature or other activation stimuli to create the varied activation rates.
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