Occlusion device with flexible fabric connector
US7691115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a fabric connector. The flexible fabric connector gives the center assembly improved flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart.
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