Implant delivery system with marker interlock
US8696729B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant delivery system is disclosed. The delivery system includes an elongated member having an implant mounting location. A self-expandable implant is mounted at the implant mounting location. The implant is held in a compressed orientation by a retractable sheath. An interlock structure prevents the implant from deploying prematurely as the sheath is retracted. The interlock structure includes radio-opaque markers that identify the position of the implant.
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