Transcatheter valve with torsion spring fixation and related systems and methods
US8652204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a prosthetic valve, comprising: an expandable stent including an inner lumen and having a first and a second end; and a spring attached to the first end of the expandable stent; wherein the expandable stent and the spring can expand radially to a desired diametric configuration in order to anchor the prosthetic valve at an implantation position in a body lumen. Related systems and methods.
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