Translation catheters, systems, and methods of use thereof
US10682232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present teachings generally relate to translation catheter systems and method of using thereof in treating defective mitral valves. Specifically, a translation catheter system includes a catheter configured to move substantially laterally along the mitral annulus and the lateral movement of the catheter is substantially continuous and substantially adjustable. Accordingly, a method of using such a translation catheter includes advancing a first wire across the mitral annulus at a first treatment location, delivering a catheter at or near the first treatment location, moving the catheter substantially laterally to a second treatment location, and advancing a second wire across the mitral annulus, where the distance between the first and second treatment locations is substantially adjustable and optionally visualized.
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