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Method and apparatus for fast electrolytic detachment of an implant

  • US 6,425,893 B1
  • Filed: 11/24/1999
  • Issued: 07/30/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implant assembly for placement of an implant in the human body in presence of an ionic fluid comprising:

  • an implant member having a proximal end and a distal end, and an electrolytically severable joint situated to release said implant member upon application of electrical energy to said electrolytically severable joint, wherein said implant member is electrically isolated from electrolysis in said ionic fluid.

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