Multiple implant dispensing driver
US8105328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments and methods are provided for delivering multiple implants to multiple implant locations in a patient without requiring a second implant to be loaded onto or engaged to the delivery instrument after delivery of a first implant. The implants can be sequentially engaged using the delivery instrument to the patient or to receptacles of one or more receiving members secured to the patient.
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