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Catheter-based fastener implantation apparatus and methods with implantation force resolution

  • US 20050256531A9
  • Filed: 09/24/2003
  • Published: 11/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1998
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fastening system for implanting a fastener in a hollow body organ comprising:

  • a fastener attachment assembly sized and configured to be deployed within a hollow body organ and including an actuated member that is selectively operable to generate an implantation force to implant a fastener into tissue within the hollow body organ, and means associated with the fastener attachment assembly for applying a resolving force to resolve at least a portion of the implantation force within the hollow body organ.

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