Device for inserting a radially expandable implant, treatment kit and associated insertion method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8109986
APP PUB NO 20080234797A1
SERIAL NO

12076628

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A device includes a support defining at least one opening for retaining an implant situated in the vicinity of the distal end thereof, and at least one threadlike link for retaining the implant. The link includes a control portion engaged in the support and a tightening loop of the implant which projects outside the support through the retention opening. A component is provided for placing each tightening loop around the implant. The placement component includes a rigid member and at least one flexible cord integral with the member and engaged releasably around the tightening loop.

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W L GORE & ASSOCIATES INC555 PAPER MILL ROAD NEWARK DE 19711

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Styrc, Mikolaj Witold Kopstal, LU 8 1332

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