Method for anchoring a mitral valve
US8449605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial mitral valve is anchored in the left atrium by placing the valve between the annulus of the natural mitral valve and an artificial annulus. The artificial annulus is formed by inserting a tool into the coronary sinus, and adjusting the tool to force the wall of the left atrium to form an annulus above the artificial valve, this locking it in place and forming a hemostatic seal.
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