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Implant and method for improving coaptation of an atrioventricular valve

US10426619B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AVVIE GMBH · AT

Inventor

Werner Mohl · Thenneberg, AT

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2015
Grant date	Oct 1, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 19, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for improving coaptation of an atrioventricular valve in which the atrioventricular valve has a first native leaflet, a second native leaflet and an annulus includes a support structure configured to be arranged on and fixed to the annulus or to at least one of the first and second native first leaflets. The implant also includes flexible retention structure mounted to the support structure so as to prevent prolapse of the at least one of the first and second native leaflets. A method for improving coaptation of such an atrioventricular valve is also disclosed.

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