SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING AN INTERNAL PROSTHESIS

摘要

Systems and methods introduce and deploy prosthesis into a blood vessel or hollow body organ by intra-vascular access. The prosthesis (20) is secured in place by fasteners (28), which are implanted by an applier (62) that is also deployed by intra-vascular access. The applier is configured to permit controlled, selective release of the fastener in a step that is independent of the step of implantation.