Self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device
US5709707A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device which includes a proximal and distal occluder each having a plurality of arms supporting the occlusion shells. Each of the proximal and distal support arms have at least three coils any one or more of which is secured by a centering mechanism so as to control the positioning of the closure device so that it is centered about a defect.
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