Patent · US Expired

Heart valve catheter

US6945978B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/2463
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical device and method for treating a heart valve. In one embodiment, the medical device has a catheter, at least one needle disposed within the catheter, and a nonadjustable fastener ejectable from the needle.

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