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US 12,702,437 B2Granted
Method and septostomy device for creating an interatrial aperture
OwnerGil M. Vardi, Chris Minarinventors
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Abstract
A septostomy device 10 with a cutting structure or means 140 and tissue capture mechanisms 240, 250 is disclosed, along with a medical procedure for using the device. The system 10 is configured in such a way as to create a permanent interatrial aperture in the heart, including creating a permanent interatrial hole and/or removing tissue.
Claims18
A medical device assembly comprising:
- a first delivery catheter comprising:
- an elongated delivery catheter shaft having a shaft and a distal end,
- an RF cutter on the distal end, the RF cutter comprising an electrode, the RF electrode configured to cut a 3 mm or larger durable aperture in an interatrial septum,
- a second delivery catheter comprising:
- a distal tissue retention device.
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