System and method for cardiac valve repair and replacement
US8870948B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic mitral valve includes a proximal anchor, a distal anchor, and a central portion therebetween. The proximal and distal anchors each include a first outer frame and a second outer frame. The first outer frame includes a plurality of first arcs joined together, and the second outer frame includes a plurality of second arcs joined together. The plurality of first arcs are out of phase relative to the plurality of second arcs.
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