Tricuspid valve repair using tension
US10238491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for repairing the tricuspid valve of a patient using tension. A radially-expandable stent is implanted in a coronary sinus of the patient. A tissue anchor is implanted in tissue in the vicinity of the tricuspid valve. The tricuspid valve is repaired by applying tension between the radially-expandable stent and the tissue anchor using a flexible longitudinal member that connects the radially-expandable stent and the tissue anchor.
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