SELF-EXPANDING DEFECT CLOSURE DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING
摘要
<p>The present invention relates to a self-expanding device for sealing a defect in a wall, such as a septal defect. The device of the present invention has a fluoropolymer membrane that is supported by an embedded wire structure having elastic properties which is capable of being compressed and inserted in the defect by a catheter and thereafter returning to its memory induced configuration. The device of the present invention can be employed in a variety of applications where a small hole needs to be sealed. <IMAGE></p>
申请公布号
EP0961579(B1)
申请公布日期
2005.08.17
申请号
EP19970954205
申请日期
1997.12.19
申请人
GORE ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC.
发明人
SHAW, EDWARD, E.;SALUNKE, NITIN, V.;MACE, GREGORY, T.