Devices and methods for ligating anatomical structures
US10045784B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for ligating anatomical structures are provided herein. In particular, the devices and methods provided herein can be used to ligate the left atrial appendage. The ligating devices (10, 110, 210, 310, 410) comprise a ligating element (30, 130, 230, 330, 430) and a control element (40, 140, 240, 340, 430) which controls the opening of the ligating element in a loop or lariat shape. Some embodiments comprise also a positioning element (50, 150) which help position the ligating element. In some embodiments a conduit (250) is provided for deploying the ligating element by inflating control.
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