Delivery catheter with implant ejection mechanism
US8702727B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F6/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery catheter with a plug ejection mechanism with a fluid filled actuator incorporated in the catheter's handle is disclosed. After delivery of RF energy, the clinician deploys the plug within the region of the lesion by activating the plug ejection mechanism.
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