View source for 18433243. CLIP WITH OPPOSED JAWS FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE simplified abstract (EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION)

=CLIP WITH OPPOSED JAWS FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION|EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION]]


[[Category:EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Manouchehr A. Miraki of Laguna Hills CA (US)|Manouchehr A. Miraki of Laguna Hills CA (US)]][[Category:Manouchehr A. Miraki of Laguna Hills CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Jaime L. Baluyot of Westminster CA (US)|Jaime L. Baluyot of Westminster CA (US)]][[Category:Jaime L. Baluyot of Westminster CA (US)]]

==CLIP WITH OPPOSED JAWS FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18433243 titled 'CLIP WITH OPPOSED JAWS FOR LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE CLOSURE

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a clip designed to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) of the heart to reduce blood flow and prevent the passage of clots or other undesired materials. The clip includes two jaws with compression surfaces.

* The clip is configured to close the left atrial appendage (LAA) of the heart.
* It reduces the possibility of stroke or other maladies caused by fluid flow in the LAA.
* The clip has a first jaw with a compression surface facing a compression surface of a second jaw.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in medical procedures to reduce the risk of stroke or other complications related to blood flow in the left atrial appendage.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses the issue of blood clots or other undesired materials passing through the left atrial appendage, which can lead to serious health problems such as stroke.

== Benefits ==
The clip provides a non-invasive way to reduce blood flow in the LAA and prevent the passage of clots, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of complications.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Potential commercial applications for this technology could include medical device companies producing and selling the clip for use in cardiac procedures.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be other devices or methods used to close off or reduce blood flow in specific areas of the heart to prevent clot formation or other complications.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does the clip interact with surrounding tissues in the heart during and after placement? ===
The article does not provide information on how the clip interacts with surrounding tissues in the heart, which could be important for understanding the long-term effects of using this technology.

=== Are there any potential complications or risks associated with using the clip to close the left atrial appendage? ===
The article does not address any potential complications or risks that may be associated with using the clip to close the left atrial appendage, which could be important for evaluating the overall safety and effectiveness of the technology.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A clip may be configured to close the portion of the heart, to reduce blood flow therethrough as well as passage of clots or other undesired materials. The clip may be configured to close the left atrial appendage (LAA). The closure of the LAA may reduce the possibility of stroke or other maladies stemming from fluid flow with the LAA. The clip may include a first jaw with a compression surface facing a compression surface of a second jaw.



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