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Systems and methods for treating lumenal valves

US8894704B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Inventors

Adam Groothuis · Swampscott, US
Adrian Ebner · Munich, DE
Peter Markham · Kingston, US
Elazer R. Edelman · Brookline, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 23, 2013
Grant date	Nov 25, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 23, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/2475
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present embodiments relate to systems and methods for treating lumenal valves. Particularly, and in accordance with one aspect, the present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for partial or complete replacement of lumenal valves. An exemplary catheter in accordance with the disclosure includes an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a retractable sheath mounted on the elongate body proximate the distal end. The sheath and elongate body cooperating to define a first annularly-shaped compartment between the body and sheath. The catheter further includes a valve prosthesis mounted in the compartment, the prosthesis having proximal and distal ends connected to a means for deploying the valve prosthesis from the catheter.

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