Device and method for treatment of openings in vascular and septal walls
Patent
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OSTI ID:1361548
A device, system and method for treatment of an opening in vascular and/or septal walls including patent foramen ovale. The device has wings/stops on either end, an axis core covered in a shape memory foam and is deliverable via a catheter to the affected opening, finally expanding into a vascular or septal opening where it is held in place by the expandable shape memory stops or wings.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC52-07NA27344
- Assignee:
- Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
- Patent Number(s):
- 9,670,308
- Application Number:
- 13/797,727
- OSTI ID:
- 1361548
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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