Anchors and locks for percutaneous valve implants
US12239312B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2024 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for locking an intrabody implant over a thread passing through the implant. The method includes advancing a lock body, which includes at least one rotatable element, to the implant over the thread. Subsequently to advancing the lock body to the implant, the rotatable element is rotated such that the lock body grips the thread proximally to the implant.
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