Pre-sized prosthetic chordae implantation system
US8439969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0643
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pre-sized prosthetic chordae assembly includes a male attachment unit and a female securing member. The male attachment unit includes a plurality of pre-sized prosthetic chordae fixedly connected to at least one male attachment member and a papillary muscle penetration member that is connected to and extends substantially axial to the at least one male attachment member. The female securing member is for receiving the papillary penetration member.
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