Detachment actuator for use with medical device deployment systems
US9307996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9511
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A detachment actuator for use with an implantable medical device deployment system that guide and deploys the medical device at a target location within a body vessel. The detachment actuator includes a first portion that is connected the implantable medical device and a second portion that is attached to a control member the controls the release of the medical device, The second portion of the detachment actuator detaches and moves away from the first portion of the detachment actuator to move the control member and release the medical device.
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