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Patent foramen ovale catheter and method of using the same

US8465470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2010
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/01
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter for use in accessing a left atrium of a living heart within a subject's body by passing from the heart's right atrium to the heart's left atrium through a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart, such as performing a percutaneous procedure for closing the PFO, includes a specialized preformed catheter with curves on the distal portion to be adapted within living anatomy to allow access from a subject's heart's right atrium through the PFO to the left atrium. The catheter facilitates access to the left atrium and the use of devices in procedures within and involving the left atrium, such as PFO closure devices. A method is also provided for using the catheter.

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