Apparatus and method for delivering a structure to a desired target site
US9301838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for delivering an implanted structure to a desired target site within a body lumen of a patient includes a catheter having a longitudinally extending catheter lumen and adapted to provide access to the body lumen. A framing member has a collapsed condition in which the framing member is adapted for insertion into the body lumen through the catheter lumen and an expanded condition in which the framing member is adapted for placement within the body lumen. At least one target point is carried by the framing member and is adapted for placement adjacent the desired target site. A holding mechanism is carried by the framing member and is adapted to releasably grasp the implanted structure. At least one target pathway is attached to at least one target point. At least a portion of the target pathway extends through the catheter lumen.
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