Surgery – Instruments – Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Internal pressure applicator
Reexamination Certificate
active
10702314
ABSTRACT:
A medical device delivery sheath, which comprises an active member that volumetrically expands and contracts upon application of an appropriate electrical potential. The active member further comprises an electroactive polymer, for example, polypyrrole. Also described is a medical device delivery system comprising the same, as well as a method of delivering a medical device using the same.
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