Method and system for organ positioning and stabilization
US7338434B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/308
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention provides a heart positioning device, method and system for positioning, manipulating, holding, grasping, immobilizing and/or stabilizing a heart. The heart positioning device may include a suction head and a shaft with a means for remotely changing the position of the head from a first position axially aligned with the shaft to a second, unaligned position and a sleeve slideably positioned on the shaft and sized to receive the suction head in a compressed condition.
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