Valve translocation device and method for the treatment of functional valve regurgitation
US11259925B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides devices for treating functional mitral regurgitation and methods of use thereof. The devices translocate a subject's mitral valve in an apical direction. The devices thereby treat mitral regurgitation while preserving a subject's original mitral valve and chordae tendinae.
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