Ventricular anchors for valve repair and replacement devices
US11660185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic spacer assembly includes a spacer body, a first anchor, and a second anchor. The first anchor and the second anchor are each connected to the spacer body. The first anchor is configured to capture a first native valve leaflet between the first anchor and the spacer body. The second anchor is configured to capture a second native valve leaflet between the second anchor and the spacer body.
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