Locking heart valve anchor
US8182528B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve, including: a replacement valve adapted to be delivered endovascularly to a vicinity of the heart valve; an expandable anchor adapted to be delivered endovascularly to the vicinity of the heart valve; and a lock mechanism configured to maintain a minimum amount of anchor expansion. The invention also includes a method for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve. In some embodiments the method includes the steps of: endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an expandable anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve; expanding the anchor to a deployed configuration; and locking the anchor in the deployed configuration.
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