Plication lock delivery system and method of use thereof
US10231727B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2451
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A plication lock delivery system that enables a suture lock assembly to be delivered percutaneouly. The plication lock delivery system comprises a lock assembly that secures sutures in place, a control assembly that allows a clinician to engage a suture to a suture lock assembly, apply tension to the sutures to cause tissue plication, and deploy the lock assembly, and a catheter assembly. This plication lock delivery system can be used to repair mitral regurgitation percutaneouly or in an open-heart surgery.
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