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Devices, Tools and Methods for Atrial Appendage Exclusion

  • US 20090209986A1
  • Filed: 02/17/2009
  • Published: 08/20/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/15/2008
  • 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 first jaw configured to apply compressive force against a first of the two walls; and

    a second jaw configured to apply compressive force against a second of the two walls upon installing the device, wherein, when installed, said first and second jaws compress the two walls therebetween;

    said first and second jaws having an open configuration, in which first end portions of said first and second jaws are joined by a joint and second end portions of said first and second jaws are separated, said first and second jaws being movable to a closed configuration in which said first end portions are joined by said joint and said second end portions are connected by a locking mechanism.

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