Wire annuloplasty ring
US11452601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosure describes an annuloplasty device that includes a wire configured to extend around at least part of an annulus of a cardiac or vascular valve, such as at least partially around a circumference of the annulus, and a plurality of anchors. The anchors of the plurality of anchors are configured to engage the wire and anchor the wire to the annulus. The wire is configured to urge at least some anchors of the plurality of anchors toward each other in a radially inward direction to decrease a distance between valve leaflets that extend from the annulus.
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