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Implantation system for tissue repair

US8702718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2007
Grant dateApr 22, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A prosthesis delivery and implantation system for tissue repair is disclosed. The implantation system includes provisions for manually applying a prosthesis to a treatment area. This system may be applied to heal any imperfections in various different types of tissue. The system also provides provisions for independently inserting two end portions of the prosthesis into tissue.

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