CLIP AND METHOD FOR CLOSING LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE

• Main Authors: Hinga (formerly Keffer), Ashley Nicolette, Carpenter, John Richard, Yestrepsky, Adam J, Zanetti, Luke Anthony, Rodriguez, Rodolfo, Castioni, Erin E, Chen, Harvey H, Epstein, Stephen, Uppalapati, Sai Prasad, Baluyot, Jaime L, Chang, Da-Yu, Ho, Pui Tong, Le, Jason Thai, Cournane, Stephen, Ryan, Andrew, Van Echten, Sooji, Arabagi, Slava, Saravia, Maria L, Cortez, JR., Felino V, Yasevac, Daniel, Miraki, Manouchehr A, Chung, Nancy Ling
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 30.05.2024
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Systems, apparatuses, and methods disclosed herein may be directed to clips for medical implementation, including clips for a portion of a heart. The clips may be configured to close the portion of the heart, to reduce blood flow therethrough as well as passage of clots or other undesired materials. In examples, the clips may be configured to close the left atrial appendage (LAA). The closure of the LAA may reduce the possibility of stroke or other maladies stemming from fluid flow with the LAA. In examples, the clips may be positioned exterior of the LAA, to extend over an outer surface of the LAA for closure.