Method for implanting a heart valve within an annulus of a patient
US8460373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/91
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for implanting a heart valve assembly includes a first annular prosthesis for implantation within a tissue annulus, a second valve prosthesis, and a multi-lobed connection adapter to secure the second prosthesis to the first prosthesis. In one embodiment, the adapter is arranged to allow the second prosthesis to be secured to the first prosthesis in a predetermined angular orientation. During use, the first annular prosthesis is implanted into the annulus, and the second valve prosthesis is inserted into the annulus. The adapter secures the second prosthesis relative to the first prosthesis to align the second prosthesis with the first prosthesis in a predetermined angular orientation; and secure the second prosthesis to the first prosthesis in the predetermined angular orientation.
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