Double jaw apparatus for attaching implanted materials to body tissue

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PATENT NO 5290299
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08016484

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A system is provided for fastening an implantable medical device, for example a defibrillator lead, to the heart. A lead electrode is placed in a desired position against the pericardium, pericardial tissue is grasped with a fastening tool, and the pericardial tissue is drawn away from epicardium and toward the fastening tool. A fastening member is applied to the pericardial tissue and to the lead electrode to secure the lead in the desired position. The application tool comprises a first pair of jaws for grasping membranous tissue and drawing the tissue away from other tissues and toward the tool. A second pair of jaws is provided for holding fastener members and delivering the fastener members to the membranous tissue.

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VENTRITEX INCSUNNYVALE CALIFORNIA 94086

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bush, Mary E Fremont, CA 4 850
Fain, Eric S Menlo Park, CA 50 3830

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