Method and apparatus for storage and/or introduction of implant for hollow anatomical structure
US9545257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for introducing an implant into a hollow anatomical structure. The apparatus comprises a storage unit; an elongate vascular implant stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end; and a pushrod at least partially stored inside the storage unit and having a distal end coupled to the distal end of the implant. The implant diverges from adjacency with the pushrod as the implant extends away from the distal end of the pushrod, such that the pushrod forms a force application region near the distal end of the pushrod. The force application region is accessible for force application but separated from the implant.
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