Apparatus and method for treating a regurgitant valve
US7901454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating regurgitation of blood through a diseased heart valve having at least two leaflets includes an occluding member configured to be positioned within the diseased heart valve so that at least a portion of the occluding member is positioned adjacent to one of the at least two leaflets. The at least one portion of the occluding member contacts at least one surface of the at least one leaflet. The occluding member is dimensioned so that the at least one leaflet abuts the at least one surface of the occluding member. The apparatus further includes a suspending wire operatively attached to the occluding member and configured to facilitate positioning of the occluding member within the heart valve. The suspending wire includes an anchoring portion having a coiled shape. The anchoring portion is configured to secure the suspending wire to at least one of a blood vessel and a heart wall surrounding a heart chamber.
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