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Occlusion apparatus, system, and method

US8162974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2006
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00619
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, apparatus, and systems for occluding a defective occlusion. Methods, apparatus, and systems include the use of an occlusion device having occluder pads. The distance between the occluder pads can be adjusted so as to compress tissue between the occluder pads to anchor the occlusion device to the tissue and to block the defective occlusion.

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