Leaflet reinforcement for regurgitant valves
US8348963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2463
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A support, and a method for attaching said support, for providing additional strength to existing regurgitant or prolapsed valve leaflets. The support restores an otherwise non-functioning, or poorly functioning, native valve to a functioning condition, obviating the need for a complete valve removal or replacement. The support may also be applied to a functioning valve leaflet as a prophylactic measure against future failure. The delivery method includes a delivery mechanism for attaching the support to the native valve leaflet.
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