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Prosthetic device for atrial septal defect repair
Assignee: Nissho Corp
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Filing: 1994-11-15
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Granted: 1996-04-16
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Expires: 2014-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A prosthetic device to occlude an opening present in a defective atrial septum, the device having at least two clips for firmly gripping peripheral portions around the opening. The material further has a flat occluder to close the opening, and at least two fastening means for securing the clips to the flat occluder. The prosthetic device can be applied to the defective atrial septum permanently and easily in an percutaneous-transvascular manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuyuki Koike
- 👤 Yoshkazu Kishigami
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00575; A61B2017/00592; A61B2017/0061; A61B2017/00623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A prosthetic device to occlude an opening present in a defective atrial septum, the device comprising: at least two clips for firmly gripping peripheral portions around the opening; a flat occluder to close the opening present in the septum; and at least two fastening means for securing the clips to the flat occluder, wherein the occluder comprises a piece of a biocompatible fabric having a reinforcing rim extending therearound, each fastening means comprising a string having a distal end which is secured to the occluder at a peripheral portion thereof, the string extending through an aperture formed in the said peripheral portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A prosthetic device to occlude an opening present in a defective atrial septum, the device comprising: at least two clips for firmly gripping peripheral portions around the opening; a flat occluder to close the opening present in the septum; and at least two fastening means for securing the clips to the flat occluder, wherein the occluder comprises a piece of a biocompatible fabric having a reinforcing rim extending therearound, each fastening means comprising a string having a distal end which is secured to the occluder at a peripheral portion thereof, the string extending through an aperture formed in the said peripheral portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1, wherein the fabric is selected from the group consisting of a woven fabric, a knitted fabric and a nonwoven fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A prosthetic device according to claim 1, wherein each fastening means further includes a pair of catheters fitting one in another.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-04-16 | 1999-10-16 | 2000-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-16 | 2003-10-16 | 2004-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-16 | 2007-10-16 | 2008-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |