Centering of delivery devices with respect to a septal defect
US8579936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9517
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus, devices for controlling delivery of the treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, and a proximal control device for controlling delivery of the implantable apparatus, among others.
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