A system for implanting an implant and method thereof is disclosed. In
general overview, the system includes an implant, an envelope enclosing
the implant, a delivery assembly and an attachment piece for attaching
the envelope or implant to the delivery assembly. The envelope may
include a drug coating, positioning aids, and means to ease envelope
removal. In one embodiment, the delivery assembly is employed for implant
and/or envelope delivery inside the patient's body. In another
embodiment, the delivery assembly and an attachment piece are employed to
deliver the implant or the envelope inside the patient's body.