Percutaneous catheter directed intravascular occlusion devices
US11317920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved vascular occlusion device for occlusion of a passageway, cavity, or the like. According to one embodiment, a medical device for occluding a left atrial appendage is provided. The medical device includes a first portion having at least one plane of occlusion that is configured to be positioned outside of the left atrial appendage, and a second portion having at least one plane of occlusion that is configured to be at least partially positioned within a cavity defined by the left atrial appendage.
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