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Atriotomy access device

  • US 4,016,884 A
  • Filed: 07/02/1975
  • Issued: 04/12/1977
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/02/1975
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An atriotomy access device comprising:

  • a. an adaptor body consisting of a resilient, compressible polymeric foam material which is tapered inwardly from front to back and which has extending through the width thereof from front to back at least one but not more than two incisions; and

    b. a tab section attached to the adaptor body having an elastomeric band connected thereto which, when the adaptor body is inserted into the atrium, will wrap around the atrial tissue adjacent to the incision in the atrium and be anchored to said tab thereby sealing the adaptor body to the atrium incision walls in an air and fluid tight relationship.

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