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Articulating patch deployment device and method of use

US8906045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2010
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

The invention generally relates to devices and methods for repairing an aperture in biological tissue. In certain embodiments, the invention provides devices and methods for deploying an implant to interact with biological tissue during a surgery.

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