Devices for treating calcified heart valves
US12076082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A balloon device for treating a calcified structure of a body tissue, including an elongated body extending between a proximal end and a distal end and having at least one lumen extending along at least a portion thereof and defining a fluid path, and at least one inflatable balloon secured to the elongated body and fluidly connected to the at least one lumen, with the at least one lumen being fluidly connectable to a fluid source for selectively inflating and deflating the at least one inflatable balloon, and with the at least one inflatable balloon, when being inflated, is positioned in close proximity to the calcified structure and vibrating, mechanical vibrations of the at least one inflatable balloon causes destructuration of the calcified structure.
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