Patent ID: 8092468
Filing Date: 2012-01-10
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant deployment device handle, including: a first actuator and a second actuator; a coupling element to couple the first actuator and the second actuator to a component of an implant deployment device to be withdrawn, wherein the coupling element includes a double-sided flexible rack, the flexible rack including a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a first set of teeth on the first surface and a second set of teeth on the second surface; wherein the flexible rack is arranged to translate movement of the at least one actuator in a withdrawal direction to corresponding withdrawal of a component coupled thereto; wherein the first actuator is operable to withdraw a component of an implant deployment device coupled thereto by a first distance by a single actuation thereof; wherein the second actuator is operable to withdraw a component of an implant deployment device coupled thereto by a second distance by a single actuation thereof; wherein the second distance is greater than the first distance, and wherein the first actuator is operable to be actuated a plurality of times in order to withdraw the component by the second distance.