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Deflectable implantation device and method of use

  • US 20020173689A1
  • Filed: 04/22/2002
  • Published: 11/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device comprising:

  • an elongated sleeve with a distal end and a proximal end;

    a needle slidable within the elongated sleeve, the needle including a distal segment, at least a portion of the distal segment slideable beyond the distal end of the elongated sleeve;

    the needle being formed of a shape memory material; and

    the distal segment of the needle having a preformed shape trained into it such that it assumes the preformed shape upon being slid beyond the distal end of the elongated sleeve in the body.

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