Coupling system useful in the placement of implants
US8491627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A coupling system is disposed at the distal end of an interventional delivery system for coupling to an implant. The coupling device has a first and second prong connected at one end. The other end of the prongs open or close to release or trap an object, e.g., a bead tethered from an implant. A slot at the distal end of the coupling device allows extra degrees of flexibility for the coupling device.
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