Closure devices, related delivery methods and tools, and related methods of use
US7338514B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00351
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for sealing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart is provided. The device includes a left atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a left atrium of the heart, a right atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a right atrium of the heart, and an elongate member adapted to extend through the passageway and connect the left and right atrial anchors. The right atrial anchor preferably includes a plurality of arms and a cover attached to the arms. The left atrial anchor also includes a plurality of arms and preferably does not include a cover. Preferably, the elongate member has a first end of fixedly connected to the left atrial anchor and a portion, proximal to the first end, releasably connected to the right atrial anchor. Preferably, the elongate member is flexible.
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