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Single disc intraluminal fixation patent foramen ovale closure device

US8308759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2010
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00615
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device and method for deploying a mechanical closure device for closing a passageway in a body, for example a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in a heart. The single disc mechanical closure device is comprise of a distal and proximal anchor constrained by a closure line to facilitate mechanical closure by bringing the distal and proximal anchors into close proximity along the closure line.

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