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Multi-impact system for prosthesis deployment device

US9089379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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127References

26Claims

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Assignee

JMEA Corporation · US

Inventors

James A. Sack · Elverson, US
Jack Y. Yeh · North Potomac, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 18, 2012
Grant date	Jul 28, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 11, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A deployment device for a prosthesis includes a driving assembly, including a driving tube and a driving pin. The driving assembly can impact a driven assembly, which is further connected to the prosthesis. The driving assembly can impact the driven assembly multiple times, thereby driving the prosthesis further into a tissue.

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