Transseptal closure of a patent foramen ovale and other cardiac defects
US8021359B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for therapeutic treatment methods, devices, and systems for the partial or complete closure or occlusion of a patent foramen ovale (“PFO”). In particular, various methods, devices, and systems for joining or welding tissues, in order to therapeutically close a PFO are described. In yet another aspect of the invention, various methods, devices, and systems for the penetration of the interatrial septum enabling left atrial access are also provided.
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