Prosthetic valve implantation systems
US8142492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Prosthetic valves implantation methods and systems, especially as related to fitting a prosthetic valve at the site of a native stenotic or incompetent valve are described. The subject devices, systems and associated dock deployment and implant docking techniques may be employed in percutaneous valve replacement procedures.
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