Cardiac devices and methods for percutaneous repair of atrioventricular valves
US7559936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Novel apparatus and minimally invasive methods to treat The present invention provides methods and devices for grasping, stabilizing and fastening of cardiac valve leaflets to treat atrioventricular valve regurgitation, particularly mitral valve regurgitation, in the context of prolapse and/or flail mitral valve. Independent leaflet grasping elements provide the ability to reposition the leaflets for fastening and enough stability to prevent leaflet movement during fastening.
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