Heart valve sealing devices and delivery devices therefor
US10945843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary valve repair device for repairing a native valve of a patient has a cap, and a paddle. The paddle has an inner paddle portion and an outer paddle portion. The inner paddle portion and the outer paddle portion are formed from a continuous strip of metal fabric. The outer paddle portion is connected to the cap. The cap is moveable away from the inner paddle portion to open the paddle.
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