Self-expanding devices and methods therefor
US8585730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
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