Lock bar spring and clip for implant deployment device
US9034002B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for closing an aperture in a biological tissue includes an implant deployment device having at least one frame arm. At least one clip is connected to the at least one frame arm and configured to releasably retain a surgical implant to the frame arm. A lock bar including at least one spring member is disposed on the at least one frame arm and is configured to bias the clips towards a closed position.
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