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Patent Inventor Names
Aaron V. Kaplan0
Andy H. Levine0
Carol Devellian0
David Melanson0
Date of Patent
April 17, 2018
Patent Application Number
14203187
Date Filed
March 10, 2014
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Patent abstract
Devices and methods for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. A foam implant encapsulated with a tough thromboresistant membrane is placed via transvascular means into the LAA and anchored with adhesives and/or mechanical anchors. Tissue over- and in-growth are optimized to anchor the implant in place and provide a permanent occlusion.
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