Medical system and method for remodeling an extravascular tissue structure
US6989028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2451
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical apparatus and method suitable for remodeling a mitral valve annulus adjacent to the coronary sinus. The apparatus comprises an elongate body having a proximal region and a distal region. Each of the proximal and distal regions is dimensioned to reside completely within the vascular system. The elongate body may be moved from a first configuration for transluminal delivery to at least a portion of the coronary sinus to a second configuration for remodeling the mitral valve annulus proximate the coronary sinus. A forming element may be attached to the elongate body for manipulating the elongate body from the first transluminal configuration to the second remodeling configuration. Further, the elongate body may comprise a tube having a plurality of transverse slots therein.
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