Catheter system for selectively manipulating and connecting cardiac tissues
US10799358B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A minimally invasive catheter and methods are provided for adjusting the chordae associated with an atrio-ventricular valve and for modifying the geometry of selected cardiac chambers. Clamps carried by the catheter are part of a prosthetic clamp assembly that includes the clamps and a cord attached to each of the clamps. The cord length can be adjusted after the clamps are attached to tissue. The clamps can be operated simultaneously or independently.
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