Transcatheter device and minimally invasive method for constricting and adjusting blood flow through a blood vessel
US10568634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pulmonary artery flow restrictor system includes a funnel shaped membrane with a proximal base and a restrictive distal opening which is stretchable to larger sizes. A self-expanding frame is attached to the proximal base of the membrane for securing the membrane within the pulmonary artery.
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