Articulated center post
US7087072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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