Slotted deployment device
US8157812B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3983
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery cannula for a site marker deployment device is disclosed. The delivery cannula includes a cannula having a tubular sidewall and at least one slot intersecting through the side wall. Each slot is sized to have a predetermined width so as to be configured to receive at least one filament of a site marker. When the site marker is inserted into the delivery cannula, at least a portion of the filament extends outwardly from the cannula and through the slot. A deployment system is also disclosed.
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