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Over-wire rotation tool

US8545553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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114References

49Claims

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Assignee

Valtech Cardio Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Yuval Zipory · Lod, IL
Tal Hammer · Ramat Gan, IL
Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL
Amir Gross · Nes Ziona, IL
Oz Cabiri · Modiin-Maccabim-Reut, IL
Francesco Maisano · Milano, IT
Eran Miller · Mazkeret Batya, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 19, 2010
Grant date	Oct 1, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 20, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0004
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus is provided that includes an implant structure, which includes a contracting mechanism, which includes a rotatable structure, arranged such that rotation of the rotatable structure contracts the implant structure. A longitudinal member is coupled to the contracting mechanism. A tool for rotating the rotatable structure is configured to be guided along the longitudinal member, to engage the rotatable structure, and to rotate the rotatable structure in response to a rotational force applied to the tool. Other embodiments are also described.

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