Method and apparatus for prosthetic valve removal
US8486138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for facilitating transapical removal of a prosthetic heart valve, i.e., percutaneously implantable valve (PIV), without open-heart surgery. The apparatus includes a holding tool for holding the PIV, a cutting tool for separating the PrV from fibrotic tissue accumulating around the PIV, and a removal tool for extracting the PIV from the heart.
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