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US 2003/0158461 A1Published application
Occluding and stabilizing medical device
AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.
InventorWilliam G. O'Neill
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Abstract
A method for occluding a blood vessel at a compression site is provided. Suction is applied to stabilize a surgical location adjacent the compression site. A first compressor is positioned proximal the surgical location and adjacent the blood vessel. The blood vessel is occluded with the first compressor in response to the positioning. Systems and apparatuses for using the method are also provided.
Claims25
A method for occluding a blood vessel at a compression site, comprising:
- applying a suction to stabilize a surgical location adjacent the compression site;
- positioning a first compressor adjacent the blood vessel, the first compressor located proximal the surgical location;
- and
- occluding the blood vessel with the first compressor in response to the positioning.
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A system for occluding a blood vessel at a compression site, comprising:
- means for applying a suction to stabilize a surgical location adjacent the compression site;
- means for positioning a compressor adjacent the blood vessel, the compressor located proximal the surgical location;
- and
- means for occluding the blood vessel with the compressor in response to the positioning.
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A medical apparatus for performing heart surgery, comprising;
- a suction stabilizing device;
- a compressor operably attached to the suction stabilizing device;
- and
- positioning member operably attached to the compressor.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.