Method, tool, and system for deploying an implant into the body

Details Method, tool, and system for deploying an implant into the body Method, tool, and system for deploying an implant into the body

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Sirmons, Kevin C. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S506000

Reexamination Certificate

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06939318

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment of the present invention a system for maneuvering an implant to a target site and deploying the implant at the target site is provided. This system includes an inner housing and an outer housing where the inner housing is slidable within the outer housing. The outer housing may have a working channel with a first end and a second end and a piercing jaw moveably coupled to the first end. The inner housing may have a working passage with a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end having a piercing jaw moveably coupled to it.

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