Implant implantation unit
US8216301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The implant implantation unit, at a determined position in the tubular element with a wall comprising a cavity, is pushed there by a catheter and the unit comprises deformable feelers to, under the control of remote activation elements, change from a stowed form to a deployed functional form, to detect the cavity and position itself there with reference to the position of the cavity.
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