Abstract:
A medical device for occluding a Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) of a human heart, including an expandable sponge-like component, having a proximal and distal ends, configured to transition between a compressed configuration and an expanded configuration. The expanded configuration of the sponge-like component is configured to conform to at least the entrance to the LAA, which is sufficient to prevent blood flow within the heart from entering the LAA.
Abstract:
The disclosure pertains to a handle assembly for a left atrial appendage occlusion device delivery system and methods of use therefor. The handle assembly includes a leadscrew mechanism for smooth, low backlash control of a delivery catheter for the left atrial appendage occlusion device and manipulation segments which allow one hand operation of the handle assembly.
Abstract:
The disclosure pertains to a handle assembly for a left atrial appendage occlusion device delivery system and methods of use therefor. The handle assembly includes a leadscrew mechanism for smooth, low backlash control of a delivery catheter for the left atrial appendage occlusion device and manipulation segments which allow one hand operation of the handle assembly.