Patent ID: 8187324
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A longitudinally adjustable apparatus comprising: a distal portion and a proximal portion collectively having dimensions suitable for deployment in a vessel of a patient, the distal portion comprises a distal anchoring member, a distal telescope, and a distal backbone, and the proximal portion comprises a proximal anchoring member, a proximal telescope, and a proximal backbone, wherein the distal and proximal backbones are incorporated into the apparatus such that the distal and proximal backbones provide a structural support to the distal and proximal telescopes while providing flexibility to the apparatus, wherein the distal telescope and the proximal telescope are dimensioned to slide one in and out of the other; a cord member coupled to the distal portion and longitudinally disposed within said distal and proximal telescopes, wherein applying a force on the cord in a proximal direction modifies a length dimension of the apparatus; and a locking mechanism coupled to the proximal portion, the locking mechanism is configured to lock said cord into a position.