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Implant delivery and detachment system and method

  • US 20050149108A1
  • Filed: 12/17/2003
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An implant device delivery and release apparatus comprising:

  • an implant device;

    a pusher member having a proximal end and a distal end; and

    a coupling section configured to attach the implant device to the distal end of the pusher member, the coupling section comprising a thermally responsive member, and a coupler adopted to receive the thermally responsive member, wherein the thermally responsive member is held by the coupler by an application of energy and is released from the coupler by discontinuing the application of energy.

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