Medical device and methods of delivering the medical device
US9283063B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device and methods of delivery of the medical device within a patient's body are disclosed by the present invention. The medical device includes a first elongate member, a second elongate member and a coupling member. The coupling member is configured to be coupled to and extend between the first elongate member and the second elongate member to couple the first elongate member to the second elongate member when the medical device is in a first configuration. The coupling member is configured to be decoupled from at least one of the first elongate member and the second elongate member when the medical device is in a second configuration.
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