Tissue capture and occlusion systems and methods
US9198683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods capture and/or occlusion of selected body tissue using various tissue characteristics and/or techniques are described. In the context of left atrial appendage closure, the systems and methods can be used to capture the left atrial appendage while a closure instrument (suture, clip, ring, etc.) is placed over the appendage and tightened down or a closure method (ablation, cryogenic procedures, stapling, etc.) is performed to close the left atrial appendage.
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