Left atrial appendage occlusion device
US9592058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00575
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device implant for the left atrial appendage of a patient's heart, to prevent strokes. The device includes a cap that overlies the opening of the LAA connected to a bulb in the LAA. Dis-continuous segmented sails attached to the cap promote tissue growth over the device.
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