Cardiac harness
US7485089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac harness for treating or preventing congestive heart failure is configured to be placed about at least a portion of a patient's heart so as to apply a mild compressive force on the heart. In one embodiment, the cardiac harness comprises a plurality of spaced apart conductive panels arranged so that there is no electrical continuity circumferentially around the harness. In an additional embodiment, a cardiac harness is provided that is insulated so as not to conduct electricity circumferentially about the harness.
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