Implant retrieval system

US8287563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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 19, 2003
• Grant date: Oct 16, 2012
• Expiry date: May 19, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2210/125
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

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.