Method of implanting a device in the left atrial appendage

US7044134B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ev3 Sunnyvale, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Alexander Khairkhahan · Palo Alto, US
• Andrew Frazier · Sunnyvale, US
• Alan R. Klenk · San Jose, US
• Marc S. Kreidler · Sunnyvale, US
• Stewart M. Kume · Belmont, US
• Darrell H. Ogi · Cupertino, US
• Chad C. Roue · Livermore, US
• Erik van der Burg · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 19, 2001
• Grant date: May 16, 2006
• Expiry date: Aug 28, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/125
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An adjustable occlusion device and a method of implanting the device in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.