Cardiac valve delivery devices and systems
US10849746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/9522
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A delivery device includes a central elongate structure including an annular member at the distal end, a sheath, a plurality of tethers extending through the central elongate structure, a handle, and a control on the handle. The handle is connected to the elongate structure, the sheath, and the plurality of tether. The control is configured to move the sheath proximally and distally over the central elongate structure. The annular member includes a plurality of pockets extending radially therearound. Each tether includes a feature on a distal end thereof configured to fit within a pocket of the plurality of pockets to hold the tether in place.
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