Tissue annuloplasty band and apparatus and method for fashioning, sizing and implanting the same
US7427291B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to a system used to fashion, size, and implant a tissue annuloplasty band. This system comprises (1) a device to cut tissue; (2) a device to fashion (i.e., roll, fold, bunch, etc.) the tissue into a band (i.e., the tissue annuloplasty band); and (3) a sizer that comprises an mounting ring which allows for determining and maintaining the proper size and shape of the tissue annuloplasty band while it is attached to the annulus of a heart valve. These components can be used alone, together as a system, or in any combination to fashion, size, and/or implant the tissue annuloplasty band.
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