Patent ID: 8197510
Filing Date: 2012-06-12
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of closing a patent foramen ovale having proximal and distal sides, comprising: advancing an elongate body into proximity with a patent foramen ovale, the elongate body carrying at least one needle and at least one arm releasably holding at least one suture portion; positioning the at least one arm of said elongate body adjacent to the distal side by actuating said at least one arm from a first position wherein said at least one arm is within said elongate body to a second position wherein said at least one arm extends away from said elongate body; positioning the at least one suture portion adjacent tissue surrounding the patent foramen ovale on the distal side; moving the needle from the proximal side through said tissue to the distal side and into engagement with the at least one suture portion held by the at least one arm on the distal side, retracting the at least one needle through said tissue from the distal side to the proximal side with the at least one suture portion released from the at least one arm and engaged with said at least one needle; advancing a patch along the at least one suture portion towards said patent foramen ovale; and applying a knot to the at least one suture portion to secure said patch.