Occluder and method for repair of cardiac and vascular defects
US5451235A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occlusion device for percutaneous transluminal correction of intracardiac and vascular septal defects is disclosed. The device comprises a pair of opposed occluders that are connected to one another using an interconnection that allows the occluders to move relative to one another. Additionally, a means for fluoroscopically visualizing and distinguishing the individual occluders of the device is also disclosed.
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