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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 17, 2010
Applicants:
Kenneth C. Kennedy, Ii, Rathkeale, IE;
Likang Chin, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Inventors:
Kenneth C. Kennedy, II, Rathkeale, IE;
LiKang Chin, Cleveland Heights, OH (US);
Assignee:
Cook Medical Technologies LLC, Bloomington, IN (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An implant is disclosed including a bio-compatible implant body that can be provided with a tip, or interconnected by one or more filaments. The implant body can be formed of a variety of biocompatible materials, including bio-remodelable materials such as small intestine submucosa. Methods are disclosed for assembly of the implant. Additionally, a method is disclosed for delivering the implant to a desired location in a patient.