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Device and method for attaching an implant to biological tissue

US8888811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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212References

27Claims

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Assignee

Covidien LP · US

Inventors

Ofek Levin · Safed, IL
Arie Levy · Ramat Gan, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 12, 2010
Grant date	Nov 18, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 20, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/0072
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention generally relates to devices and methods for repairing an aperture in biological tissue. In certain embodiments the invention provides as system for closing an aperture in a biological tissue including a handle, an elongate shaft connected to the handle, a deployment scaffold connected to the shaft, in which the scaffold is configured to releasably retain a surgical implant, and at least one adhesive dispensing system.

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