Apparatuses and methods for heart valve repair
US7740638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for treating a heart having a faulty heart valve is disclosed. The medical device comprises a ligature including a first anchoring member and a second anchoring member is used. The ligature is percutaneously deployable into a patient with a faulty heart valve wherein the first anchoring member to anchor to a first tissue area of the heart and the second anchoring member to anchor to a second tissue area of the heart.
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