Patent ID: 8795297
Filing Date: 2014-08-05
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A system for facilitating ligation of a left atrial appendage comprising: an intrapericardial device comprising: an elongate body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen therethrough, wherein the elongate body has a diameter of approximately 24 French or smaller; a first guide member advanceable through the elongate body, and comprising a first magnetic element at a distal end of the first guide member, the first magnetic element placed outside the left atrial appendage to couple with a counterpart magnetic element placed inside of the left atrial appendage; and a first expandable member slidably disposed within the distal end of the elongate body, wherein the expandable member is capable of encircling the left atrial appendage; and a trans-septal device comprising: a second guide member comprising the counterpart magnetic element; and a second expandable member sized and configured to expand inside the left atrial appendage, wherein the counterpart magnetic element is distal to the second expandable member.