Medical system, a device for collecting chordae and/or leaflets and a method therefor
US11712338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a medical system for short time replacement and repair of a native valve, which comprises an artificial valve (502); and a device for collecting and arranging chordae and/or leaflets to hold and/or stabilize the artificial valve in a desired position, the device comprising: a unit for grasping a plurality of chordae and/or leaflets. The system and/or device allows for fast and easy replacement of a native valve, fast and easy positioning of a temporary artificial valve, and more time for medical personnel to make decisions, prepare and/or perform surgery/medical intervention.
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