System for closing a patent foramen ovale.

摘要

Devices and methods are disclosed herein for closing a patent foramen ovale. The devices are deployed at the foramen ovale to secure the septum secundum and septum primum together, thus sealing the foramen ovale. Disclosed are devices that may be inserted through a piercing in the septum secundum and septum primum to secure the septa together. Also disclosed is a delivery device to be used in connection with the devices and methods described. In some embodiments, the devices include an expandable member that secures at least one side of either the septum secundum or septum primum to secure the two septa together.