Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment
US11304715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods are provided for stabilizing and grasping tissues such as valve leaflets, assessing the grasp of these tissues, approximating and fixating the tissues, and assessing the fixation of the tissues to treat cardiac valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation.
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