Annuloplasty systems and locking tools therefor
US11123191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and systems are provided including a contracting member fastener. The contracting member fastener can surround the contracting member and include a clamping structure that is biased toward assuming a closed state to clamp onto the contracting member passed therethrough. A stop can be removably coupled to the fastener and maintain the fastener in an open state. A contracting-member-uptake tool can include static and dynamic cutting elements and graspers configured to pull stop proximally such that the stop pushes against and moves the dynamic cutting element with respect to the static cutting element in order to facilitate severing of the contracting member. Other applications are also provided.
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