Transcatheter coronary sinus mitral valve annuloplasty procedure and coronary artery and myocardial protection device
US8211171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0059
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A protective device or bridge (20) comprising a central arch (24) is suitable to be placed between an annuplasty device placed in the coronary sinus and an underlying coronary artery to inhibit transmission of compressive force on the coronary artery by the annuplasty device.
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