Methods and apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve
US7445631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus for replacing a native aortic valve, the apparatus includes an expandable anchor adapted to be endovascularly delivered and secured at a site within the native aortic valve. The expandable anchor has a delivery length in a delivery configuration substantially greater than a deployed length in a deployed configuration. The apparatus may also include and a replacement valve configured to be secured within the anchor.
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