Patent ID: 6802847
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: A61B,A61F,H01F

Abstract:
A method for securing a magnetic component to a hollow body, the method comprising the steps of:providing a component capable of producing or being attracted by a magnetic field, the component having an opening adapted to be placed in communication with a lumen of a hollow body; positioning a placement member in a first configuration within a lumen of a hollow body at a selected location, the placement member being capable of producing or being attracted by a magnetic field; using magnetic attraction between the component and the placement member to position the component at a selected location; securing the component to the hollow body so as to place the opening of the component in communication with the lumen of coupling the hollow body; changing the placement member from the first configuration to a second configuration; and: removing the placement member from the lumen of the hollow body.