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Method of implanting an adjustable occlusion device

US8043329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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274References

12Claims

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Assignee

Atritech, Inc. · US

Inventors

Alexander Khairkhahan · Palo Alto, US
Andrew Frazier · Sunnyvale, US
Alan R. Klenk · San Jose, US
Marc S. Kreidler · Sunnyvale, US
Stewart M. Kume · Belmont, US
Darrell H. Ogi · Cupertino, US
Chad C. Roue · Livermore, US
Erik van der Burg · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 15, 2006
Grant date	Oct 25, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 20, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/125
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.

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