Method and apparatus for orientation of an implantable device

A method of orientating a device or a sensor in a bodily lumen, comprising:

• inserting in the bodily lumen a fastener of the type comprising at least one support leg having a first end and a second end, an implant, a fixture coupled to the first end of support leg for holding the sensor, and at least one protrusion located on the support leg;
• attaching the fastener on a wall of the bodily lumen by the protrusion;
• and
• aligning the implant with a source external to the bodily lumen of a patient.

A method of orientating a sensor or device in a bodily lumen, comprising:

• inserting in the bodily lumen a catheter having disposed therein a compressed fastener of the type comprising at least one support leg with a first end and a second end, an implant, a fixture coupled to the first end of support leg for holding the sensor, and at least one protrusion located on the support leg;
• releasing the fastener from the catheter at a desired location in the bodily lumen of a patient;
• affixing the fastener by allowing the fastener to expand in the bodily lumen so the fastener attaches to a wall of the bodily lumen by the protrusion;
• and
• aligning the implant with a source external to the bodily lumen.

An orientation device for placement in a bodily lumen, comprising:

• a fastener having at least one support leg;
• a fixture coupled to the support leg, holding an implant;
• and
• means for aligning the implant with a source external to the bodily lumen.

An orientation device for placement in a bodily lumen, comprising:

• a fastener having at least one support leg having a first end and a second end, the support leg further having at least one protrusion for attaching the fastener on a wall of the bodily lumen;
• a fixture coupled to the first end of support leg, holding an implant;
• and
• means for aligning the implant with a source external to the bodily lumen.

An orientation device for placement in a bodily lumen, comprising:

• a fastener having at least one support leg having a first end and a second end, the support leg further having at least one protrusion for attaching the fastener on a wall of the bodily lumen;
• a fixture coupled to the first end of support leg;
• a primary implant disposed in the fixture for monitoring properties of the bodily lumen;
• means for aligning the implant with a source external to the bodily lumen;
• and
• a catheter for inserting the fastener into the bodily lumen.