System for delivery and deployment of an occluder and method
US9757134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for delivery and deployment of an occluder includes a handle, an actuating mechanism with a motion amplifier and a sheath positioning mechanism within the handle. A driveshaft of the actuating mechanism extends through the handle, the sheath positioning mechanism, and an attached sheath so as to couple with an occluder deployed via the driveshaft within a body lumen in a patient.
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