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Devices and methods for atrial appendage exclusion

  • US 20080039879A1
  • Filed: 08/09/2006
  • Published: 02/14/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/09/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for occluding fluid flow between two walls of tissue in a patient, said device comprising:

  • a base configured to apply compressive force against a first of the two walls; and

    at least one opposing member configured to apply compressive force against a second of the two walls upon installing the device, wherein, when installed, said base and said at least one opposing member compress the two walls therebetween, and a gap of predetermined dimension is established between said base and said at least one opposing member to sufficiently compress the two walls to occlude fluid flow therebetween, while preventing an establishment of a compression force that meets or exceeds a compression force to cause tissue necrosis.

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