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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE

  • US 20120116418A1
  • Filed: 06/27/2011
  • Published: 05/10/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for transapical access to a heart chamber, said method comprising:

  • advancing a helical needle to helically position a suture through an apical region of the myocardium of the heart;

    withdrawing the helical needle leaving the suture in place; and

    dilating a passage through the helical suture into the heart chamber, wherein the passage maybe closed by drawing on the helical suture.

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