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Delivery system for implantable flow connector

  • US 10,632,293 B2
  • Filed: 03/19/2016
  • Issued: 04/28/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/15/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A delivery system for delivering an implant to a first space within a body of a patient, the implant having a lumen for fluid flow therethrough, the delivery system comprising:

  • an elongate delivery member having a proximal portion configured to remain outside the body, a distal portion configured to be inserted into the body, a lumen and a receiving area at the proximal portion of the delivery member, the receiving area configured for receipt and retention of the implant at the proximal portion; and

    a deforming member positioned at the proximal portion of the delivery member and connected thereto, the deforming member movable with respect to the delivery member, the deforming member movable from a first position toward a longitudinal axis of the delivery member to a second position to apply a force to the implant to deform the implant positioned in the receiving area of the delivery member.

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