Systems and methods for predictable commissural alignment of a replacement heart valve
US11883286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A replacement heart valve prosthesis is loaded onto a balloon mounted onto a balloon shaft of a catheter system. The balloon shaft is rotatably engaged with an actuator on the handle of the catheter system. Rotation of the actuator by a first amount in a first direction permits rotation of the heart valve prosthesis by a known amount during the procedure so that alignment of the commissures of the replacement valve with the commissures of the existing valve can be predictably achieved.
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