Annuloplasty ring having flexible anterior portion
US6143024A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An annuloplasty ring is provided for implanting about a mitral valve. The annuloplasty ring includes a first, generally rigid section and a second, generally flexible section. The rigid section is positioned adjacent the posterior portion of a mitral valve annulus and the flexible section is positioned adjacent the anterior portion of the mitral valve annulus.
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