Left atrial appendage closure device
US7566336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to an occlusion device for the closure of a physical lumen. More specifically, this invention relates to an occlusion device for the left atrial appendage of the heart, comprising a center post, a plurality of ribs extending along the center post and sheet which is attached to the ribs.
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