Systems and Methods for Treating Septal Defects

Abstract

A system for treating a septal defect having an implantable treatment apparatus and devices for delivering the implantable treatment apparatus and methods for treating a septal defect are provided. The implantable treatment apparatus is preferably implantable through a septal wall or portion thereof. The treatment system can include a flexible elongate body member, a delivery device configured to deliver the implantable apparatus, a stabilization device configured to stabilize the body member and a positioning device configured to position the delivery device in a desired location.

1 . A method of treating a septal defect in a septal wall, comprising:
 abutting a limbus of a septum secundum with an abutment of a medical device;   creating a hole in a septal wall with the limbus as a point of reference; and   using the hole to facilitate delivery of a treatment device configured to treat a septal defect.