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Detachment actuator for use with medical device deployment systems

  • US 9,307,996 B2
  • Filed: 12/12/2006
  • Issued: 04/12/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An actuator for use with an implantable medical device deployment system including a control member that controls the release of the implantable medical device upon movement of the control member, the actuator comprising:

  • a first portion, a second portion and a fracturable member located between the first and second portions, said first portion being adapted to be connected to the deployment system and said second portion being adapted to be connected to the control member; and

    said second portion being detachable from said first portion upon the application of torque to either said first portion or said second portion, thereby fracturing the fracturable member and allowing said second portion to be separated by a distance from said first portion to cause movement of the control member through an elongated carrier member to release the medical device.

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