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Multiple implant dispensing driver

US8105328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 1, 2007
Grant dateJan 31, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 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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