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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2011
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);
Dino Decicco, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael D. Lesh, Mill Valley, 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);
Dino DeCicco, San Jose, CA (US);
Michael D. Lesh, Mill Valley, 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.