Methods for implanting electronic implants within the body
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1. A method, comprising:
- inserting a target probe along a first path within a body such that a portion of the target probe is disposed adjacent a target location within the body; and
inserting an electronic implant along a second path within the body such that a portion of the electronic implant is disposed adjacent the target location within the body, the second path different from the first path,the inserting the electronic implant is performed when the target probe is disposed adjacent the target location within the body, the inserting the electronic implant including;
moving an insertion member of an implant delivery device relative to the target probe, the insertion member of the implant delivery device coupled to the target probe, the electronic implant configured to be selectively coupled to a distal end portion of the insertion member of the implant delivery device; and
manipulating an actuator at a proximal end portion of the insertion member after the moving.
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Abstract
A method includes inserting a target probe along a first path within a body such that a portion of the target probe is disposed adjacent a target location within the body. The target location can be, for example, a portion of a nerve, a muscle or the like. An electronic implant is inserted along a second path within the body such that a portion of the electronic implant is disposed adjacent the target location within the body. The second path is different from the first path. The electronic implant is inserted when the target probe is disposed adjacent the target location within the body.
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1. A method, comprising:
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inserting a target probe along a first path within a body such that a portion of the target probe is disposed adjacent a target location within the body; and inserting an electronic implant along a second path within the body such that a portion of the electronic implant is disposed adjacent the target location within the body, the second path different from the first path, the inserting the electronic implant is performed when the target probe is disposed adjacent the target location within the body, the inserting the electronic implant including; moving an insertion member of an implant delivery device relative to the target probe, the insertion member of the implant delivery device coupled to the target probe, the electronic implant configured to be selectively coupled to a distal end portion of the insertion member of the implant delivery device; and manipulating an actuator at a proximal end portion of the insertion member after the moving. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method, comprising:
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inserting a target probe of a first member of an implant delivery device into a body via a first incision such that a portion of the target probe is disposed within the body adjacent a target location, the inserting the target probe including; anchoring a distal end portion of the first member of the implant delivery device to an outer surface of the body; and moving the target probe with respect to the distal end portion of the first member; and moving a second member of the implant delivery device relative to the first member such that a distal end portion of the second member is moved from a region outside of the body to the target location within the body via a second incision, the second incision being physically distinct from the first incision, the distal end portion of the second member selectively coupled to an electronic implant. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method, comprising:
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engaging a target device with an outer surface of a body, the target device including a first portion and a second portion, the first portion defining a lumen, the second portion defining a lumen; inserting a distal end portion of a target probe into the body via the lumen of the first portion; moving the second portion of the target device relative to the first portion of the target device; and inserting a distal end portion of an implant delivery member into the body via the lumen of the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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