Systems and methods for delivering an intravascular device to the mitral annulus
US11324495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0175
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for intravascularly delivering an implantable device at the mitral annulus. A delivery system includes a delivery member coupled to a handle assembly and extending distally from the handle assembly. The intravascular device is attached at the distal end of the delivery member, and is housed within a distal piece of an outer sheath. A steering catheter is nested within the outer sheath to bend the delivery member into position. A delivery catheter is configured to advance the intravascular device relative to the outer sheath, and a suture catheter includes sutures/tethers which may be coupled to the intravascular device prior to deployment.
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