Medical device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device
US8372087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/3015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device fixation tool and method of fixation of a medical device within a hollow organ or cavity through a natural orifice includes providing a needle driver and a shaft. The needle driver is adapted for use with at least one needle. At least a portion of the needle driver is positioned with the shaft at a hollow organ or cavity through the natural orifice. Sufficient force is transmitted with the needle driver to the at least one needle to penetrate mammalian tissue and a portion of the medical device.
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