Prosthetic heart valve for replacing previously implanted heart valve
US8591570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of functionally replacing a previously implanted prosthetic heart valve. The method includes positioning a replacement prosthetic heart valve within an internal region defined by the previously implanted prosthetic heart valve. The replacement prosthetic heart valve is then physically docked to the previously implanted prosthetic heart valve. With this technique, the previously implanted prosthetic heart valve serves as a platform for securement of the replacement prosthetic heart valve to the patient's native tissue.
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