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US 8,535,343 B2Granted
Method for left atrial appendage occlusion
AssigneeAtritech, Inc.
InventorsErik J. van der Burg, Dino De Cicco, Andrew G. C. Frazier, Alex K. Khairkahan, Marc S. Kriedler, Michael D. Lesh, Chad C. Roue
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Abstract
Disclosed is an occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device includes a pumpable injectable material and a retention member having a tissue penetrating shaft which extends from a proximal end of the device to a distal end of the device.
Claims8
An implantable occlusion device for permanent implantation within the left atrial appendage, comprising:
- a pumpable injectable material which conforms to the left atrial appendage;
- wherein the occlusion device further comprises a retention element;
- wherein the retention element is a tissue penetrating shaft;
- wherein the tissue penetrating shaft has a helical distal end;
- wherein the tissue penetrating shaft extends from a proximal end of the device to a distal end of the device.
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