Implantation of repair devices in the heart
US10357366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and devices usable for annuloplasty are provided. These can include a plurality of helical tissue anchors and an annuloplasty structure for placement on a heart valve annulus. The annuloplasty structure can include a plurality of compressible or adjustable subunits, and a plurality of anchor mounts alternately disposed with respect to the plurality of compressible/adjustable subunits. The anchor mounts are coupleable to the helical anchors and can define a path for passage therethrough of a respective helical tissue anchor. The apparatuses and devices can be independently adjustable and can be adjustable for treating various sizes of patient annuli. Other embodiments are also described.
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