Closure devices, related delivery methods and tools, and related methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7338514
APP PUB NO 20020183787A1
SERIAL NO

09870813

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A device for sealing a patent foramen ovale (PFO) in the heart is provided. The device includes a left atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a left atrium of the heart, a right atrial anchor adapted to be placed in a right atrium of the heart, and an elongate member adapted to extend through the passageway and connect the left and right atrial anchors. The right atrial anchor preferably includes a plurality of arms and a cover attached to the arms. The left atrial anchor also includes a plurality of arms and preferably does not include a cover. Preferably, the elongate member has a first end of fixedly connected to the left atrial anchor and a portion, proximal to the first end, releasably connected to the right atrial anchor. Preferably, the elongate member is flexible.

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  • ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Blaeser, David J Champlin, MN 83 6052
Keith, Peter T St. Paul, MN 217 29939
Ressemann, Thomas V St. Cloud, MN 93 11851
Wahr, Dennis W Ann Arbor, MI 31 3413

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