Coiled implant for mitral valve repair
US7637946B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a mitral valve, comprising an elongate member having a spiral shape, the elongate member having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion, an expandable proximal anchor joined to the proximal end portion of the elongate body, and an expandable distal anchor joined to the distal end portion of the elongate body. The elongate member is configured to adjust from an elongated state to a shortened state after delivery at least partially into a coronary sinus for reshaping a mitral annulus.
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