Tension indicator for cardiac support device and method therefore
US6682475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2481
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tension indicator and a method for treating cardiac disease using the tension indicator is provided. The tension indicator is configured for placement between a cardiac support device and the epicardial surface to determine the pressure exerted by the device on the epicardial surface.
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