Defect occlusion apparatus, system, and method

Details Defect occlusion apparatus, system, and method Defect occlusion apparatus, system, and method

2005-08-19

2011-11-22

Woo, Julian (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062309

ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparatus, and systems for occluding a multiplicity of parallel membranes, such as found in a patent foramen ovale (PFO). Methods, apparatus, and systems include the use of a positioning device that can be seated on the limbus of the septum secundum (SS). The positioning device includes a piercing member that can pierce the SS and septum primum (SP). The positioning device also includes a fastening member that can engage the SS and SP to fasten the tissues and occlude a PFO.

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