Occlusion device with flexible polymeric connector
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1. An occlusion device comprising:
- a first occluding body;
a second occluding body; and
a center assembly comprising a flexible polymeric tube having a sidewall and a central lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tube, a proximal hub inserted into the central lumen at the proximal end of the tube, and a distal hub inserted into the central lumen at the distal end of the tube, wherein the first occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the proximal end of the tube and through the proximal hub to attach the first occluding body to the proximal hub, and wherein the second occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the distal end of the tube and through the distal hub to attach the second occluding body to the distal hub.
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Abstract
An occlusion device includes a center assembly having a flexible section formed by a polymeric connector. The flexible polymeric connector gives the center assembly improved torque and flexure characteristics, which allows the occlusion device to better conform to the contours of the heart.
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18 Claims
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1. An occlusion device comprising:
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a first occluding body; a second occluding body; and a center assembly comprising a flexible polymeric tube having a sidewall and a central lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tube, a proximal hub inserted into the central lumen at the proximal end of the tube, and a distal hub inserted into the central lumen at the distal end of the tube, wherein the first occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the proximal end of the tube and through the proximal hub to attach the first occluding body to the proximal hub, and wherein the second occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the distal end of the tube and through the distal hub to attach the second occluding body to the distal hub. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An occlusion device comprising:
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a flexible polymeric tube having a sidewall and a central lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tube; a proximal hub inserted into the central lumen at the proximal end of the tube; a distal hub inserted into the central lumen at the distal end of the tube; a first collapsible support frame having a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the proximal end of the tube and through the proximal hub to attach the first collapsible support frame to the proximal hub; a second collapsible support frame having a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the distal end of the tube and through the distal hub to attach the second collapsible support frame to the distal hub; a tether providing a safety connection between the tube, the proximal hub and the distal hub; a first sheet attached to the first collapsible support frame; and a second sheet attached to the second collapsible support frame. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An occlusion device comprising:
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a first occluding body; a second occluding body; and a center assembly comprising a flexible polymeric tube having a sidewall and a central lumen extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the tube, a proximal hub inserted into the central lumen at the proximal end of the tube, and a distal hub inserted into the central lumen at the distal end of the tube, wherein the first occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the proximal end of the tube and through the proximal hub to attach the first occluding body to the proximal hub, and wherein the second occluding body includes a plurality of arms that extend through the sidewall at the distal end of the tube and through the distal hub to attach the second occluding body to the distal hub. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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