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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
May. 15, 2006
Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Andrew G. C. Frazier, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Alan R. Klenk, San Jose, CA (US);
Marc S. Kreidler, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Stewart M. Kume, Belmont, CA (US);
Darrell H. Ogi, Cupertino, CA (US);
Chad C. Roue, Fremont, CA (US);
Erik J. Van Der Burg, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Alexander K. Khairkhahan, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Andrew G. C. Frazier, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Alan R. Klenk, San Jose, CA (US);
Marc S. Kreidler, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Stewart M. Kume, Belmont, CA (US);
Darrell H. Ogi, Cupertino, CA (US);
Chad C. Roue, Fremont, CA (US);
Erik J. van der Burg, Los Gatos, CA (US);
Atritech, Inc., Plymouth, MN (US);
Abstract
Disclosed is an adjustable occlusion device for use in a body lumen such as the left atrial appendage. The occlusion device is removably carried by a deployment catheter. The device may be enlarged or reduced to facilitate optimal placement or removal. Methods are also disclosed.