Delivery device and method for compliant tissue fasteners
US8647350B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/07228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for closing the base of a left atrial appendage or other tissue structure comprise a device applicator having jaws, a shaft, and a handle. First and second triggers on a handle are configured to close the jaws and a closure device in a step-wise manner where tissue penetrating fasteners within the closure device are engaged by studs on the jaws, where the studs must be released prior to the opening of the jaws.
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