THERMAL DETACHMENT SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICES

摘要

The present disclosure provides for implant delivery systems and related methods. The delivery systems of the present disclosure incorporate in an aspect a thermally activated attachment member, such as a tether that can be pre-stretched, and an activateable heater for releasing said implant. A method of releasing an implant as well as a method of detecting detachment of an implant are as well disclosed.