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Method and apparatus for delivering an implantable wireless sensor for in vivo pressure measurement

  • US 20060287700A1
  • Filed: 09/22/2005
  • Published: 12/21/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for implanting into a patient an implant device having a corkscrew-type anchor associated therewith, comprising:

  • an elongated, flexible shaft having proximal and distal ends;

    a retention mechanism disposed at the distal end of said shaft for retaining said device at the distal end of said catheter; and

    means selectively operable for disengaging said retention mechanism from said implant device when said anchor has been anchored into tissue at a target site.

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