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US 7,011,094 B2Granted
Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use
AssigneeEmphasys Medical, Inc.
InventorsAlan Rapacki, Michael Barrett
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Abstract
A flow control device includes a sealing component that can be positioned within a bronchial lumen. The sealing component can comprise two or more overlapping segments that are movable relative to one another such that the segments collectively form a seal that can expand and contract in size to fit within and seal bronchial lumens of various sizes.
Claims13
A method of regulating fluid flow to and from a region of an individual's lung, comprising:
- placing a flow control device in a bronchial passage in communication with the region, the flow control device having a first set of one or more deployable arms in a collapsed configuration;
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- radially expanding the first set of one or more deployable arms into engagement with a wall of the bronchial passage to anchor the flow control device therein;
- wherein the flow control device has a plurality of overlapping segments that are movable relative to one another and collectively form a seal with a wall of the bronchial lumen that can expand and contract in size.
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