Occluder with access passage and closure thereof

US11832805B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. · US

Inventors

• Tracee Eidenschink · Wayzata, US
• Andrea Osberghaus · New Brighton, US
• Brian Joseph Perszyk · Shoreview, US
• Theodore Paul Dale · Minneapolis, US
• Luann Raposo · Discovery Bay, US
• Alex Bloomquist · Plymouth, US
• Michael Meyer · Richfield, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 26, 2020
• Grant date: Dec 5, 2023
• Expiry date: Aug 26, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2090/3966
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of an occlusive medical device including a frame and at least one closure coupled to the frame. The frame includes a distal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, a proximal annular flange having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface, and a waist portion extending between and connecting the distal annular flange to the proximal annular flange. The radially inner surface of the distal annular flange, the waist member, and the radially inner surface of the proximal annular flange define an unobstructed passageway through the frame. The at least one closure is configured to close the passageway to: (i) provide an occlusive effect, and (ii) enable subsequent access through the passageway.