Patent · US Expired

Articulated center post

US7087072B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 22, 2003
Grant dateAug 8, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to an occlusion device for the heart, having an articulated center post which allows the device to better conform to the contours of the heart to increase sealing abilities and reduce breakage resulting from conformation pressure.

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