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Techniques for percutaneous mitral valve replacement and sealing

US10245143B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 19, 2016
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0071
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for use at a native heart valve of a subject is described. For some applications, the apparatus comprises a prosthetic valve support, configured (a) to be implanted at the native valve, (b) to facilitate, at a first period, implantation at the native valve of a first prosthetic valve, and (c) to facilitate, at a second period, implantation at the native valve of a second prosthetic valve. Other embodiments are also described.

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