Positioning and detaching implants
US9579104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Intravascular implant systems and methods of positioning and detaching implants are described. One such system carries an implant by retaining an engagement member in a position proximal to an aperture at a distal end of the delivery system. The engagement member is retained proximal to the aperture by an elongate member that is coupled to the implant. Once the implant is in a desired implant position, the elongate member is released from the engagement member, and the implant is allowed to move away from the delivery system.
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