System for implanting an implant and method thereof

Details System for implanting an implant and method thereof System for implanting an implant and method thereof

2007-06-26

2007-06-26

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Body inserted urinary or colonic incontinent device or...

C600S037000, C128SDIG025

Reexamination Certificate

active

10094352

ABSTRACT:
A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.

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