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MEDICAL IMPLANT DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

  • US 20090062726A1
  • Filed: 05/16/2008
  • Published: 03/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant assembly, comprising:

  • an elongated pusher member having a proximal end and a distal end;

    an implantable device mounted to the distal end of the pusher member;

    an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed;

    a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint; and

    a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint.

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