Implant delivery system and method
US9770330B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/246
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant delivery system may comprise a catheter including at least one lumen, a guide wire configured to be received in the lumen, and an implant. The guide wire may comprise a clamping mechanism disposed about a distal end of the guide wire. The clamping mechanism may include a first and at least a second jaw wherein at least one of the jaws is configured to pivot between a closed position wherein the jaws define at least one internal cavity between the jaws configured to receive at least a portion of the implant and an open position configured to release the implant. The implant may be configured to be received in the lumen and may comprise a driver configured to be releasably received in the cavity of the clamping mechanism.
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