Patent · US Expired

Method for treatment of mitral insufficiency

US7090695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION · US

Inventors

Jan Otto Solem · Bjärred, SE
Per Ola Kimblad · Lund, SE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 26, 2002
Grant date	Aug 15, 2006
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 11, 2023

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0078
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for treatment of mitral annulus dilatation comprises reducing the circumference of the mitral valve annulus. The method further comprises inserting an elongate body into the coronary sinus in the vicinity of the posterior leaflet of the mitral valve, fixing the position of the elongate body relative to the coronary sinus, and changing the shape of the elongate body in order to remodel the mitral valve annulus.

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