Patent ID: 9119627
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of occluding an appendage of the heart with a clamp including at least first and second elongate clamping portions, the first and second elongate clamping portions including tissue engaging surfaces that promote tissue ingrowth, the method comprising: delivering the clamp in proximity to the appendage with the clamp attached to a delivery device; positioning the first and second elongate clamping portions on opposite sides of the appendage; biasing at least one of the first or second elongate clamping portions toward the other of the first and second elongate clamping portions to place the clamp into a clamping position on the appendage and thereby occlude the appendage and implant the clamp; detaching the clamp from the delivery device by pulling on a tension member; and promoting tissue ingrowth into the tissue engaging surfaces to retain the clamp in place on the appendage.