Annuloplasty device including tube-like structure
US11517434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In some examples, the disclosure describes an annuloplasty device that comprises a tube-like structure configured to extend around at least part of a circumference of an annulus of a cardiac or vascular valve of a patient, and at least one anchor configured to anchor the tube-like structure to the annulus. The tube-like structure is configured to decrease a distance between valve leaflets that extend from the annulus.
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