摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new system to implant a surgical device into an anatomical region in a patient's body. <P>SOLUTION: A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. The system includes the implant 10, an envelope 20 enclosing the implant 10, a delivery assembly 650, and an accessory piece 350 for attaching the envelope 20 or implant 10 to the delivery assembly 650. The envelope 20 may include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to facilitate envelope removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly 650 is employed for implant and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another embodiment, the delivery assembly 650 and the accessory piece 350 are employed to deliver the implant 10 or the envelope 20 inside the patient's body. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT |