Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-28
2009-10-06
Nguyen, Anhtuan T (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
active
07597704
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable occlusion device and methods of deploying the device, comprising an actively expandable anchor for use in customizing the fit in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. Some embodiments of the actively expandable anchor include a positive force expander as an adjustable occlusion device using intertwining adjustable coils, engageable helical ribbons, or threaded tubes.
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Frazier Andrew G. C.
Khairkhahan Alexander K.
Klenk Alan R.
Roue Chad C.
van der Burg Erik J.
Atritech, Inc.
Beck & Tysver PLLC
Houston Elizabeth
Nguyen Anhtuan T
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