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PERCUTANEOUS NEPHROSTOMY PLUG DELIVERY DEVICE

  • US 20130079812A1
  • Filed: 09/14/2012
  • Published: 03/28/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device, comprising:

  • a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, the tubular member being configured for insertion into a biological body; and

    a handle coupled to the proximal end of the tubular member, the handle comprising;

    a pusher element disposed within the tubular member, the pusher element configured to deliver a plug through the distal end of the tubular member;

    an actuation element; and

    a transmission coupled to the tubular member and the actuation element, the transmission configured to cause a retraction of the tubular member relative to the pusher element in response to a depression of the actuation element;

    wherein a first depression of the actuation element toward the tubular member urges a partial exposure of the plug; and

    wherein a second depression of the actuation element toward the tubular member urges a further exposure of the plug.

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