Closure device, system, and method

Details Closure device, system, and method Closure device, system, and method

2006-08-24

2011-12-13

McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S139000, C606S142000, C606S144000, C606S213000, C606S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08075576

ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure relates generally to devices, systems and methods for use with cardiac defects. A closure device includes an elongate body with a first actuator segment and a second actuator segment associated with the elongate body that can be bent into a first predetermined position and then to a second predetermined position where the distal end and the proximal end are more closely positioned than when in the first predetermined position.

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