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Implants and methods for percutaneous perforation closure

US9737286B2 · kind B2 · utility

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146References

34Claims

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Assignee

Vivasure Medical Limited · IE

Inventors

Peter Grant · Hamden, US
Christopher Martin · Forbes, AU
Michael Dunning · Athlone, IE
Damien Ryan · Galway, IE
Joseph Dolphin · Ballinasloe, IE
Micheál Hession · Claremorris, IE
Bartosz Pawlikowski · Moycullen, IE
Mark McGoldrick · Athlone, IE
Ger Brett · Claregalway, IE
Michael McCartin · Washington, US
Des Regan · Galway, IE
Matthew Murphy · Wigan, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 28, 2013
Grant date	Aug 22, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 22, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for sealing an aperture in a tissue includes: a foot including a distal portion configured to be disposed distal to the tissue when the device is implanted in a position to seal the aperture; and a flexible wing positionable against a distal surface of the tissue adjacent the aperture such that the flexible wing is disposed between the distal portion of the foot and the distal surface adjacent the aperture.

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