Patents Assigned to ENTOURAGE MEDICAL LLC
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS AND CLOSURE TO TISSUE
    Publication number: 20110190811
    Abstract: Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports or defects, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an elongate prosthesis in a helical configuration across the tissue structure site to be crossed, and confirmation that such helical suture configuration is positioned appropriately, before further interventional steps. A plug member may be included to assist with closure of the ports of defects. The elongate prosthesis and plug member may comprise bioresorbable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: ENTOURAGE MEDICAL LLC
    Inventor: John F. Shanley