EP0655222B1
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Prosthetic device for interatrial septal defect repair
Assignee: Nissho Corp
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Filing: 1994-11-14
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Granted: 1998-06-10
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Expires: 2014-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuyuki Dr. Koike
- 👤 Yoshikazu Kishigami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00575; A61B2017/00592; A61B2017/0061; A61B2017/00623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A prosthetic device to occlude an opening present in
a defective interatrial septum (20), the device comprising a
flat occluder (5) to close the opening present in the septum
(20), characterized by comprising further at least two clips (1) for firmly gripping peripheral portions
around the opening; and at least two fastening means (3) for securing the clips (1;
25) to the flat occluder (5).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1, characterized
in that the occluder (5) is a piece of fabric selected
from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a knitted fabric
and a nonwoven fabric, the fabric being biocompatible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized
in that the occluder (5) has a reinforcing rim (40)
extending therearound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
characterized in that each fastening means is a string (3)
having a distal end which is secured to the occluder (5) at a
peripheral portion thereof, the string (3) extending through
an aperture (4, 15) formed in the peripheral portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1, 2 or 3,
characterized in that each fastening means is a pair of pieces
(8, 9) fitting one in another.
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