Systems and methods of tissue closure
US7992757B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus, systems, and methods are described for closing the base of a left atrial appendage or other tissue structure. A tissue closure device comprises a pair of legs having compliant surfaces for engaging against opposite sides of the tissue structure. A plurality of axially spaced-apart tissue-penetrating fasteners are delivered from one leg to the other to pierce the intervening tissue and hold the closure device in place on the tissue structure.
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