Methods and devices for capturing and fixing leaflets in valve repair
US6752813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2463
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and devices for grasping, and optional repositioning and fixation of the valve leaflets to treat cardiac valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation. Such grasping will typically be atraumatic providing a number of benefits. For example, atraumatic grasping may allow repositioning of the devices relative to the leaflets and repositioning of the leaflets themselves without damage to the leaflets. However, in some cases it may be necessary or desired to include grasping which pierces or otherwise permanently affects the leaflets. In some of these cases, the grasping step includes fixation.
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