Method and apparatus for accessing the left atrial appendage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9131849
APP PUB NO 20060009715A1
SERIAL NO

11228988

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Disclosed is an apparatus for facilitating access to the left atrium, and specifically the left atrial appendage. The apparatus may comprise a sheath with first and second curved sections that facilitate location of the fossa ovalis and left atrial appendage. The apparatus may further comprise tissue piercing and dilating structures. Methods are also disclosed.

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  • ATRITECH, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frazier, Andrew G C Mountain View, US 51 9152
Khairkhahan, Alexander K Palo Alto, US 57 6210
Klenk, Alan R San Jose, US 37 5294
Kreidler, Marc S Sunnyvale, US 40 5358
Kume, Stewart M Belmont, US 45 4470
Ogi, Darrell H Sunnyvale, US 18 3269
Roue, Chad C Fremont, US 81 14121
van, der Burg Erik J Sunnyvale, US 66 13288

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