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Deployment handle for an implant deployment device

  • US 8,092,468 B2
  • Filed: 12/22/2008
  • Issued: 01/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/26/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implant deployment device handle, including:

  • a first actuator and a second actuator;

    a coupling element to couple the first actuator and the second actuator to a component of an implant deployment device to be withdrawn, wherein the coupling element includes a double-sided flexible rack, the flexible rack including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a first set of teeth on the first surface and a second set of teeth on the second surface;

    wherein the flexible rack is arranged to translate movement of the at least one actuator in a withdrawal direction to corresponding withdrawal of a component coupled thereto;

    wherein the first actuator is operable to withdraw a component of an implant deployment device coupled thereto by a first distance by a single actuation thereof;

    wherein the second actuator is operable to withdraw a component of an implant deployment device coupled thereto by a second distance by a single actuation thereof;

    wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance, and wherein the first actuator is operable to be actuated a plurality of times in order to withdraw the component by the second distance.

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