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Devices and methods for the treatment of heart valve insufficiencies

US11103349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

VALCARE, INC. · US

Inventors

Nadav Yellin · Ramat Gan, IL
Samuel M. Shaolian · Newport Beach, US
Matan Gedulter · Givat Shmuel, IL
Boaz SCHWARZ · Nes Ziona, IL
Daniel Rapoport · Stade, DE
Avraham EFTEL · Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 15, 2017
Grant date	Aug 31, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 24, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0029
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed herein are various embodiments directed to a device for minimally invasive medical treatment. The device being a hollow tube with a first end, a second end, and one or more anchors configured to extend outward from the exterior of the hollow tube. The hollow tube having a plurality of cutouts on the exterior, wherein the cutouts allow the hollow tube to be flexible. Additionally, the hollow tube may have at least one snap mechanism configured to connect the first end and the second end together.

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