Annuli engagement and reshaping using natural fiducials
US11857418B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for aligning annuloplasty rings during surgical procedures and selectively engaging portions of the targeted annuli. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for aligning an annuloplasty ring or a toroidal portion thereof with natural fiducials present at or near an annular target, and engaging the annulus at the points aligned with the natural fiducials.
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