Prosthetic cardiac valves and systems and methods for implanting thereof
US7503930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
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