Device for rapid connection between a totally implantable heart prosthesis and natural auricles
US7967858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Device for rapid connection between a totally implantable heart prosthesis and natural articles. According to the invention, said prosthesis comprises: fastening means (16, 25) for fastening an end of one of the lunettes (2, 3) to the other lunette (3, 2), said fastening means being able to permit folding of said lunettes relative to each other; guide means (10, 11, 20, 21) for guiding said lunettes relative to each other before and during fastening and also during folding; and snap-fit means (19, 26) for engaging said lunettes on each other in the operating position corresponding to the end of said folding.
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