Patent ID: 9011476
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of placing a patch at the site of a physiological opening comprising: (a) providing a patch of a polymeric material placed on an uninflated distal balloon to create a balloon-patch assembly; (b) providing a catheter, detachably coupled to said balloon; (c) utilizing said catheter to place said patch and said balloon proximate to the physiological opening; (d) inflating said balloon to bring said balloon-patch assembly in contact with said physiological opening; (e) detaching said catheter from said inflated balloon-patch assembly and withdrawing said catheter; and (f) providing an elongate support mechanism for immobilizing said balloon-patch assembly; wherein said elongate support mechanism comprises a thread extending from said balloon-patch assembly to a percutaneous opening.