Occluder and method for repair of cardiac and vascular defects United States Patent 05451235

05451235 is referenced by 453 patents and cites 17 patents.

An occlusion device for percutaneous transluminal correction of intracardiac and vascular septal defects is disclosed. The device comprises a pair of opposed occluders that are connected to one another using an interconnection that allows the occluders to move relative to one another. Additionally, a means for fluoroscopically visualizing and distinguishing the individual occluders of the device is also disclosed.

Title
Occluder and method for repair of cardiac and vascular defects
Application Number
787940
Publication Number
5451235
Application Date
April 14, 1994
Publication Date
September 19, 1995
Inventor
George Duval
Lake George
NY, US
Rudy Davis
Chelmsford
MA, US
James E Lock
Newton
MA, US
Agent
Morgan & Finnegan
Assignee
C R Bard
NJ, US
IPC
A61B 17/00
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Citations: 453 (view full list)

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