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Tension indicator for cardiac support device and method therefore

US6682475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2002
Grant dateJan 27, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2022

Classification

  • 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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