Systems and methods for sealing openings in an anatomical wall

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9724083
APP PUB NO 20150032153A1
SERIAL NO

14341693

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Devices, systems and methods are described herein for sealing openings in an anatomical wall. A sealing system includes an elongate tubular support for delivery to an anatomical opening to be sealed, a cover of bio-compatible material covering a distal portion of the tubular support, and an anchor assembly, the anchor assembly being designed to secure the cover material to the opening. The anchor assembly can include a plurality of distal anchors and a plurality of proximal anchors, a button, ring or donut, and/or a C-clip. In some embodiments, the system further comprises a closure member for closing off an end of the cover material after removal of the tubular support.

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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CARDIAQ LLCONE EDWARDS WAY IRVINE CA 92614

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Johnson, Garrett Dallas Costa Mesa, US 23 578
Quadri, Arshad West Hartford, US 99 11292
Rabito, Glen T Lake Forest, US 54 1908
Ratz, J Brent Winchester, US 104 10222

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