Transatrial access for intracardiac therapy
US11045218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are devices and methods for accessing the interior of the heart through a wall thereof. The device includes a main body, a flange at an end thereof, and a passage therethrough to allow for access to the interior of the heart when the device is placed on an outer surface thereof. The device can be formed of any suitable biocompatible and/or biodegradable material, and can have a passage sized to allow for transmittance of tools/devices normally used for interventions in the interior of the heart therethrough.
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