CLOSING DEVICE FOR TISSUE OPENINGS

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15800437

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There are shown and described embodiments of closure devices and systems for closing holes in tissue such as those caused unintentionally (e.g. hernia) or intentionally (e.g. openings in the right atrial appendage to access cardiac tissue). Such devices and systems include one or more mesh elements or anchors. In particular embodiments, a closure device includes first and second mesh closure members and a tether or stem connecting them. Embodiments of a delivery device for such closure devices are also described.

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MUFFIN INCORPORATED1400 CUMBERLAND AVENUE WEST LAFAYETTE IN 47906

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fearnot, Neal E West Lafayette, US 153 17800
Gittard, Shaun Davis Winston-Salem, US 22 156
Hadley, Rita Otterbein, US 10 22
Hardy, Gregory James Winston Salem, US 14 78
Havel, William J West Lafayette, US 76 2212
McLawhorn, Tyler E Winston-Salem, US 33 744
Newkirk, Jeremy T West Lafayette, US 13 57
Sherwinter, Danny A Brooklyn, US 6 56
Sigmon,, JR John C Winston-Salem, US 50 622
Surti, Vihar C Winston-Salem, US 130 3933

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