Systems and methods of tissue closure

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Smith, Scott A. (Department: 3721)

Elongated-member-driving apparatus

Surgical stapler

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C227S019000, C606S139000, C606S219000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992757

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, systems, and methods are described for closing the base of a left atrial appendage or other tissue structure. A tissue closure device comprises a pair of legs having compliant surfaces for engaging against opposite sides of the tissue structure. A plurality of axially spaced-apart tissue-penetrating fasteners are delivered from one leg to the other to pierce the intervening tissue and hold the closure device in place on the tissue structure.

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