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Suturing device and method for sealing an opening in a blood vessel or other biological structure

  • US 20070276414A1
  • Filed: 01/12/2007
  • Published: 11/29/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/24/1995
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of closing a patent foramen ovale, comprising:

  • advancing an elongate body into an opening of a patent foramen ovale and positioning the elongate body in proximity to tissue of the patent foramen ovale;

    positioning at least first and second suture portions adjacent first and second tissue portions;

    deploying first and second needles from said elongate body through said first and second tissue portions to engage said at least first and second suture portions; and

    retracting said first and second needles to draw said at least first and second suture portions through said first and second tissue portions.

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