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Implant implantation unit

US8216301B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2008
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2029

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  • 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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