Device and method of use for functional isolation of animal or human tissues
US7527634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00291
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for functionally occluding the lumen of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is provided. Access to the LAA is through an epicardial approach. The devices function to capture the LAA through various non-invasive means. After capturing the LAA with the devices and methods provided, a clamping device is preferably disposed about the base of the appendage. In certain embodiments, the appendage remains viable subsequent to the functional occlusion of the lumen.
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