Occlusion device with centering arm

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8366741
APP PUB NO 20090076541A1
SERIAL NO

11900838

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The present invention is an occlusion device having a centering arm network that self-centers across a defect and can be retrieved and redeployed in situ. A self centering system allows the center of the occlusion device to remain properly positioned within the defect, which increases the effectiveness of the occlusion device. The self centering system is comprised of a plurality of centering arms which define a flexible intermediate zone. In addition, the occlusion device of the present invention has a plurality of right arms connected to the plurality of centering arms which make it possible to retrieve and redeploy the occlusion device in situ.

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ENCORE MEDICAL INC2900 LONE OAK PARKWAY SUITE 130 EAGAN MN 55121

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chin, Dara Saint Paul, US 5 938
Corcoran, Michael P Woodbury, US 37 17444
Marino, Joseph A Apple Valley, US 65 17028

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