Methods and devices for tissue grasping and assessment
US11484331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2039 |
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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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