Systems and methods for anchoring an implant

US10251635B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Middle Peak Medical, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Alexander Khairkhahan · Palo Alto, US
• Michael D. Lesh · Mill Valley, US
• Alan R. Klenk · San Jose, US
• Craig Mar · Fremont, US
• Danielle Tene · Palo Alto, US
• Zaya Tun · Livermore, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 2015
• Grant date: Apr 9, 2019
• Expiry date: Dec 31, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2/2457
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

The invention relates in some aspects to a device for use in anchoring an implant, including anchors, sutures, implants, clips, tools, lassos, and methods of anchoring among other methods. Anchors as disclosed herein could be utilized to secure a coaptation assistance device, an annuloplasty ring, an artificial valve, cardiac patch, sensor, pacemaker, or other implants. The implant could be a mitral valve ring or artificial mitral valve in some embodiments.