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Delivery systems and methods of implantation for replacement prosthetic heart valves

US8623074B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2008
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A delivery system and method for positioning and partially deploying a replacement valve at an implantation site, verifying the location of the replacement valve relative to the implantation site, and retrieving the partially deployed stent for repositioning relative to the implantation site.

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