Low profile heart valve and delivery system
US8623076B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for endovascularly replacing a patient's heart valve, including: a delivery catheter having a diameter of 21 french or less; an expandable anchor disposed within the delivery catheter; and a replacement valve disposed within the delivery catheter. The invention also includes a method for endovascularly replacing a heart valve of a patient. In some embodiments the method includes the steps of: inserting a catheter having a diameter no more than 21 french into the patient; endovascularly delivering a replacement valve and an expandable anchor to a vicinity of the heart valve through the catheter; and deploying the anchor and the replacement valve.
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