Medical Device Fastener Mechanisms
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1. A fastener mechanism comprising:
- a plug connector and a matching socket connector formed in a medical device, wherein the plug connector is adapted to link with a matching socket connector; and
a pull line attached to the plug connector.
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Abstract
Connecting mechanisms between medical device or other physical components are described. One or more plug pin connector(s) is received in a matching socket connector(s) to either permanently or temporarily join at least two components together along with associated components. Each plug connector is associated with a releasable pull line to facilitate such assembly.
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1. A fastener mechanism comprising:
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a plug connector and a matching socket connector formed in a medical device, wherein the plug connector is adapted to link with a matching socket connector; and a pull line attached to the plug connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A percutaneous artificial heart valve comprising:
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a frame, a valve, at least one plug connector, and at least one matching socket connector, wherein at least one segment of the valve is secured to the frame by a linked plug connector and matching socket connector.
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