Tissue fastening systems and methods utilizing magnetic guidance
US7431726B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2004 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Catheter based systems and methods for securing tissue including the annulus of a mitral valve. The systems and methods employ catheter based techniques and devices to plicate tissue and perform an annuloplasty.
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