Cardiac valve downsizing device and method
US11865001B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for repairing a heart valve includes a medical device. The medical device comprises an element in order to downsize the annulus upon insertion and allow the leaflets to open and close properly. The medical device provides a temporary or permanent downsizing of the heart valve. An annuloplasty implant and/or heart valve prosthesis is releasably attached to the medical device for insertion to the annulus and permanent fixation of the latter in a desired shape.
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