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Implant and method for improving coaptation of an atrioventricular valve

US11432928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2018
Grant dateSep 6, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for improving coaptation of an atrioventricular valve, the atrioventricular valve having a native first leaflet, a native second leaflet and an annulus and controlling blood flow from an upstream side to a downstream side of the valve, the implant comprising a support structure configured to be fixed to the annulus or to the native first leaflet, the implant further comprising a flexible artificial leaflet structure mounted to the support structure and comprising a rim section that is shaped to coapt with the native second leaflet, wherein said rim section comprises pockets that are open towards said downstream side and capable of being filled with blood from the downstream side each time the valve is closed.

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