Multiple joint implant delivery systems for sequentially-controlled implant deployment
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Abstract
The invention provides an atraumatic, low profile device for the delivery of one or more implants into tubular organs or open regions of the body. The implant delivery device may simultaneously or independently release portions of the implant, e.g., the proximal and distal ends of the implant. This independent release feature allows better implant positioning at the target site. Upon deployment, the implants may be placed at the target site without a sheath.
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101 Claims
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24. A implant delivery system comprising:
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an elongate delivery guide member having a proximal end and a distal end, the delivery guide member configured to direct at least one implant having an exterior and interior surface to an anatomical treatment site by manipulation by a user, the at least one implant having a delivery diameter prior to release of the at least one implant and located proximally of the distal end of the delivery guide member prior to release, and a plurality of releasable joints, each joint configured to maintain a section of the at least one implant at the delivery diameter until release of the releasable joints, wherein the system is adapted for sequential release of the releasable joints. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 95, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101)
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81. A method for delivering an implant in a subject comprising:
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accessing a body region;
advancing an implant delivery guide to a target site in the body region; and
releasing the implant at the target site by releasing one portion of the implant after another in a sequential fashion. - View Dependent Claims (82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 96)
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