Implantation of repair devices in the heart
US10517719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/12095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus includes a tube and an implant moveable at least in part through a lumen of the tube. The implant includes a longitudinal member and a locking mechanism coupled to the longitudinal member. The locking mechanism has (i) an unlocked state in which the locking mechanism is configured to facilitate adjustment of tension of the longitudinal member, and (ii) a locked state in which the locking mechanism is configured to restrict adjustment of the tension of the longitudinal member. A tool maintains the locking mechanism in the unlocked state via contact of the tool with the locking mechanism in the heart, and moves the locking mechanism into the locked state. The locking mechanism is disposed distally to the distal end of the tube while the longitudinal member is disposed entirely within the tube. Other applications are also described.
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