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Combined electrolytic and mechanical separation background

  • US 20070073334A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2005
  • Published: 03/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of disposing a detachable member at a target location in the anatomy of a patient, the method comprising:

  • providing an elongate member having a detachable member at a distal end, wherein the detachable member is selectively detachable from the elongate member at a detachment zone by the use of a combination of electrolytic and mechanical energy;

    inserting the elongate member into the body passageway until the detachable member is disposed at the target location;

    delivering current to the elongate member to initiate electrolytic degradation within the detachment zone; and

    delivering a mechanical force to the elongate member, thereby detaching the detachable member at the detachment zone; and

    withdrawing the elongate member from the body passageway.

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