System for pushing and pulling surgical implants into position in vivo via a tether
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Dec 18, 2012
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Jul 12, 2012
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Dec 7, 2011
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Aug 4, 2006
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The present invention describes a system suitable for guiding a biocompatible device to a target area within the body (in vivo) and method of using the same. The system includes a targeting member being constructed of, or having a steering material, which can be coupled to a biocompatible device. The system further includes one or more devices which are used to maneuver the targeting member into position prior to attachment of the biocompatible device. The biocompatible device is traversed into position through the passageway created by the targeting member and secured to one or more anchoring members.
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