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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2011
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2004
David C. Auth, Kirkland, WA (US);
Robert L. Barry, Kirkland, WA (US);
Joseph E. Eichinger, Everett, WA (US);
Bryan A. Kinsella, Seattle, WA (US);
Roger A. Sahm, Snohomish, WA (US);
Robert S. Schwartz, Inner Grove Heights, MN (US);
Robert A. Van Tassel, Exelsior, MN (US);
David C. Auth, Kirkland, WA (US);
Robert L. Barry, Kirkland, WA (US);
Joseph E. Eichinger, Everett, WA (US);
Bryan A. Kinsella, Seattle, WA (US);
Roger A. Sahm, Snohomish, WA (US);
Robert S. Schwartz, Inner Grove Heights, MN (US);
Robert A. Van Tassel, Exelsior, MN (US);
CoAptus Medical Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides for therapeutic treatment methods, devices, and systems for the partial or complete closure or occlusion of a patent foramen ovale ('PFO'). In particular, various methods, devices, and systems for joining or welding tissues, in order to therapeutically close a PFO are described. In yet another aspect of the invention, various methods, devices, and systems for the penetration of the interatrial septum enabling left atrial access are also provided.