Prosthetic cardiac valves and systems and methods for implanting thereof
US7186265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
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