Patent ID: 8771297
Filing Date: 2014-07-08
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A device for closing the left atrial appendage comprising: an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end; a closure element comprising a loop defining a continuous aperture therethrough, the closure element at least partially housed within the elongate body and comprising a first end fixed relative to the elongate body and a second end moveable relative to the elongate body to change the size of the aperture; a suture loop, the suture loop at least partially housed within the elongate body; and a retention member, wherein the retention member is configured to releasably couple the closure element and the suture loop, wherein the retention member comprises first and second coextensive lumens, wherein the closure element is housed within the first lumen and the suture loop is housed within the second lumen.