Self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device

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1996-11-19

1998-01-20

Weiss, John G.

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606215, 606151, A61B 1700

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057097070

ABSTRACT:
A self-centering umbrella-type septal closure device which includes a proximal and distal occluder each having a plurality of arms supporting the occlusion shells. Each of the proximal and distal support arms have at least three coils any one or more of which is secured by a centering mechanism so as to control the positioning of the closure device so that it is centered about a defect.

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