Cardiac support device delivery tool with release mechanism
US8617051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/2484
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for placing a cardiac support device (CSD) on a heart. The apparatus includes a body, a deployment mechanism on the body for supporting the CSD in an open position for placement on the heart, and a release mechanism coupled to the deployment mechanism for releasably mounting the CSD to the deployment mechanism. The release mechanism includes a release element for releasably engaging the CSD, and a release actuator coupled to the release element for actuating the release element to release the CSD.
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