Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-04
2008-03-04
Truong, Kevin T. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07338514
ABSTRACT:
A device for sealing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart is provided. The device includes a left atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a left atrium of the heart, a right atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a right atrium of the heart, and an elongate member adapted to extend through the passageway and connect the left and right atrial anchors. The right atrial anchor preferably includes a plurality of arms and a cover attached to the arms. The left atrial anchor also includes a plurality of arms and preferably does not include a cover. Preferably, the elongate member has a first end of fixedly connected to the left atrial anchor and a portion, proximal to the first end, releasably connected to the right atrial anchor. Preferably, the elongate member is flexible.
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Blaeser David J.
Keith Peter T.
Ressemann Thomas V.
Wahr Dennis W.
Mack Brian E.
Ropes & Gray LLP
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.
Truong Kevin T.
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