Systems and methods for delivering and deploying an artificial heart valve within the mitral annulus
US11723768B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for loading, delivering, positioning, and deploying an artificial heart valve device at the mitral annulus. A delivery system includes a delivery member coupled to a handle assembly and extending distally from the handle assembly. The valve device is attached at the distal end of the delivery member, and is constrained within a valve cover of an outer sheath. A delivery catheter is configured to advance the valve relative to the outer sheath, and a suture catheter includes sutures/tethers which maintain proximal tension on the valve prior to deployment.
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