Apparatus and method for delivering a structure to a desired target site

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9301838
APP PUB NO 20140243994A1
SERIAL NO

14190324

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An apparatus for delivering an implanted structure to a desired target site within a body lumen of a patient includes a catheter having a longitudinally extending catheter lumen and adapted to provide access to the body lumen. A framing member has a collapsed condition in which the framing member is adapted for insertion into the body lumen through the catheter lumen and an expanded condition in which the framing member is adapted for placement within the body lumen. At least one target point is carried by the framing member and is adapted for placement adjacent the desired target site. A holding mechanism is carried by the framing member and is adapted to releasably grasp the implanted structure. At least one target pathway is attached to at least one target point. At least a portion of the target pathway extends through the catheter lumen.

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  • THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

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Kapadia, Samir Chagrin Falls, US 20 1474

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