Articulated center post

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2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

Reexamination Certificate

active

07087072

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an occlusion device for the heart, having an articulated center post which allows the device to better conform to the contours of the heart to increase sealing abilities and reduce breakage resulting from conformation pressure.

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