Method and device for treatment of mitral insufficiency
US7192442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treatment of mitral annulus dilatation comprises an elongate body having two states. In a first of these states the elongate body is insertable into the coronary sinus and has a shape adapting to the shape of the coronary sinus. When positioned in the coronary sinus, the elongate body is transferable to the second state assuming a reduced radius of curvature, whereby the radius of curvature of the coronary sinus and the radius of curvature as well as the circumference of the mitral annulus is reduced.
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