Minimally invasive repair of a valve leaflet in a beating heart
US8758393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3614
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for performing minimally invasive repair of mitral valve leaflets in a beating heart through the delivery and implantation of artificial chordae tendinae includes a handle for positioning the device into a chest cavity of the patient, a capture assembly adapted to capture a valve leaflet between distal an proximal tip portions, a needle adapted to penetrate the valve leaflet, and a capture confirmation system for verifying capture of the valve leaflet between the distal and proximal tip portions.
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