Biological chord repair system and methods
US10987219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embodiment includes a chordal replacement system comprising: a pledget coupled to a first suture length and at least one of a first needle and a first ferrule; a second suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a second needle; and a third suture length coupled to the pledget and at least a third needle; wherein the second and third suture lengths are not monolithic with each other and do not constitute a single suture. Other embodiments are described herein.
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