Single disc intraluminal fixation patent foramen ovale closure device
US8308759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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