Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Occlusion device with centering arm
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Application No.: US11900838Application Date: 2007-09-13
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Publication No.: US08366741B2Publication Date: 2013-02-05
- Inventor: Dara Chin , Michael P. Corcoran , Joseph A. Marino
- Applicant: Dara Chin , Michael P. Corcoran , Joseph A. Marino
- Applicant Address: US MN Eagan
- Assignee: Cardia, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Cardia, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Eagan
- Agency: Kinney & Lange, P.A.
- Main IPC: A61B17/08
- IPC: A61B17/08

Abstract:
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.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090076541A1 Occlusion device with centering arm Public/Granted day:2009-03-19
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