Recapturable left atrial appendage clipping device and methods for recapturing a left atrial appendage clip
US10925615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00876
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A recapturable external LAA exclusion clip system includes a clip comprising first and second clip struts, at least one of the struts having a connector interface comprising a first portion of a lock, and a delivery device comprising a handle and an end effector. The handle comprises jaw and lock controls. The end effector is connected to the handle and comprises a clevis and first and second jaws. The jaws are connected to the clevis and operatively connected to the jaw control to actively articulate at least one of the jaws with respect to the other. At least one of the jaws has a connector comprising a second portion of the lock operatively connected to the lock control to removably lock with the first portion of the lock. The first and second portions of the lock have a locked state and are configured to unlock the locked state upon actuation of the lock control.
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