Device and method for deploying and attaching an implant to a biological tissue

摘要

This present invention generally relates to devices and methods for repairing an aperture in a biological tissue. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a system for closing an aperture in a biological tissue including a handle, an elongate shaft connected to the handle, and a deployment scaffold connected to the shaft, in which the scaffold is configured to releasably retain a surgical implant and the scaffold is configured to deploy and attach the surgical implant to the biological tissue.

主权项

1. A system for closing an aperture in a biological tissue, the system comprising:
a handle; a telescopic shaft connected to the handle; and a deployment scaffold connected to the shaft, wherein the deployment scaffold is configured to releasably retain a surgical implant and the deployment scaffold is configured to deploy and attach the surgical implant to the biological tissue, wherein the deployment scaffold comprises: a plurality of deployment arms connected to the telescopic shaft; and a plurality of attachment members that are releasably connected to the deployment arms, wherein the attachment members attach the surgical implant to the biological tissue, the attachment members releasable from the arms upon proximal movement of a wire towards the handle, the attachment members releasable in a direction that is perpendicular to a longitudinal extent of the deployment arms.