Docking elements
US11395738B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0051
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described for treating a subject with a diseased mitral valve. A docking element is implanted within the subject's left atrium such that no portion of the docking element extends through the subject's mitral valve. The docking element includes a ring having a smaller size than that of the subject's mitral annulus, and which configured to be implanted within 15 mm of the mitral annulus. A frame extends upwardly from the ring, a portion of the frame being configured to be disposed in a vicinity of the mitral annulus and to generate tissue ingrowth from the subject's atrial walls in the vicinity of the mitral annulus. A material disposed between the portion of the frame and the ring is configured to form a seal between atrial walls in the vicinity of the mitral annulus and the ring. Other applications are also described.
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