Devices and methods for minimally invasive repair of heart valves
US10080659B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0653
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for heart valve repair utilize a heart valve repair device including a generally annular ring-like structure and a net structure. The ring-like structure is seated in the valve annulus with the net structure extending from the ring-like structure through the coaptation zone between leaflets. The net structure can then be anchored to a heart structure with a suture. Net structure extending between leaflets helps prevent prolapse of leaflets and can aid in coaptation.
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