Atraumatic adjustment or replacement of a device for treating valve regurgitation
US11058540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An epicardial device for reducing or preventing regurgitation of blood through a valve of a heart includes a main body having a segment adapted to apply force to an epicardial surface of the heart. A member that applies counterforce to the force applied by the segment is also provided. A foundation is configured to be anchored to the epicardial surface of the heart. The foundation includes a surface configured with attachment features. The device further includes a surface configured with mating attachment features configured to attach to the attachment features of the foundation. The mating attachment features and attachment features are separable and reattachable to allow repositioning of at least a portion of the device relative to the foundation.
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