Tissue anchor for annuloplasty device
US8277502B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0649
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided, including coupling, to a first portion of tissue of a patient, a distal tissue coupling element of a tissue anchor. The tissue anchor further includes (a) an implant -coupling element, and (b) a cord, which is removably coupled to the implant-coupling element. The method comprises advancing an implant over the cord until the implant reaches and is coupled to the implant-coupling element. The method further includes restraining the implant from separating from the implant-coupling element, with an implant-restraining element of the implant-coupling element. Other applications are also described.
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