Valve coaptation measurement devices

US11553893B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Children's Medical Center Corporation · US

Inventors

• David M. Hoganson · West Chester, US
• Peter E. Hammer · Schweinfurt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 15, 2018
• Grant date: Jan 17, 2023
• Expiry date: Dec 15, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B2562/164
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Methods, systems, and coaptation measurement devices as described herein include an elongate sensor body at the end of a proximal connecting member, and a plurality of sensors in an array across a face of the sensor body, wherein each sensor of the plurality of sensors is configured to detect if a portion of a heart valve is in contact with the sensor.