Anchoring barb for attachment to a medical prosthesis
US7572289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical prosthesis for implantation within the body of a patient comprises a support structure and an anchoring element that comprises a basal portion and at least one barb extending from the basal portion. The anchoring element may be slidably attached to the strut and the strut may include a first stop and a second stop that define a longitudinal zone of movement for the anchoring element. Other devices and methods are described.
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