Valve leaflet connecting device
US10925736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A valve leaflet connecting device includes: a base; and first and second followers extending from the base. A first arm extends from the first follower in a direction away from the second follower and away from the base to define an acute angle between the first follower and first arm for capturing a first leaflet there between. A second arm extends from the second follower in a direction away from the first follower and away from the base to define an acute angle between the second follower and second arm for capturing a second leaflet there between, The first and second followers are resiliently deformable between: (i) an open condition, in which: the point from which the first arm extends from the first follower; and the point from which the second arm extends from the second follower, are spaced more than 15 mm; and (ii) a closed condition, in which: the point from which the first arm extends from the first follower; and the point from which the second arm extends from the second follower, are spaced less than 5 mm. Deforming means deform the followers towards the closed condition. A positioner extends from the base, between the first and second followers, and a fastener releas…
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