Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial...

Details Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial... Methods and apparatus for transpericardial left atrial...

2007-06-05

2007-06-05

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S142000, C606S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10007364

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for closing a left atrial appendage are described. The methods rely on introducing a closure tool from a location beneath the rib cage, over an epicardial surface, and to the exterior of the left atrial appendage. The closure device may then be used to close the left atrial appendage, preferably at its base, by any one of a variety of techniques. A specific technique using graspers and a closing loop is illustrated.

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