Stabilizing and adjusting tool for controlling a minimally invasive mitral / tricuspid valve repair system
US11534300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are embodiments related to a method for performing a minimally invasive procedure, the method including delivering an annuloplasty ring in a linear shape using a delivery system. In some embodiments, the delivery of the annuloplasty ring may utilize a trans-septal approach or a trans-apical. In some embodiments, the delivery system may position the annuloplasty ring using a flexible stabilizing mechanism and/or activate one or more anchors to extend outward from the annuloplasty ring.
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