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Prosthetic mitral valve and delivery method

US10537429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

MEDTRONIC VASCULAR GALWAY UNLIMITED COMPANY · IE

Inventors

Niall Duffy · Galway, IE
Gavin Kenny · Galway, IE
Fabio Bartolozzi · Galway, IE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 24, 2017
Grant date	Jan 21, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 15, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A valve prosthesis and methods for implanting the prosthesis are provided. The prosthesis generally includes a self-expanding frame and two or more engagement arms. A valve prosthesis is sutured to the self-expanding frame. Each engagement arm corresponds to a native mitral valve leaflet. At least one engagement arm immobilizes the native leaflets, and holds the native leaflets close to the main frame. The prosthetic mitral valve frame also includes two or more anchor attachment points. Each anchor attachment point is attached to one or more anchors that help attach the valve prosthesis to the heart.

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