Catheter system for repairing a mitral valve annulus
US6485489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/1435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system and methods for repairing a valvular annulus or an annular organ structure of a patient comprising sandwiching and compressing the annulus and applying heat sufficient to shrink or tighten tissue surrounding the annulus defect.
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