Patent · US Active

Closure element for use with an annuloplasty structure

US8940044B2 · kind B2 · utility

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152References

32Claims

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Assignee

Valtech Cardio Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Tal Hammer · Ramat Gan, IL
Ehud Iflah · Nes Ziona, IL
Yaron Herman · Givat Ada, IL
Tal Reich · Beer Sheva, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 23, 2011
Grant date	Jan 27, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 5, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/2466
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are described including an implant structure configured to treat a native atrioventricular valve of a patient, the implant structure including a sleeve having a lumen and at least one end, the at least one end being shaped so as to define an opening. A closure element is disposed in a vicinity of the at least one end, the closure element being configured to facilitate closure of the opening. A contracting mechanism is coupled to the implant structure and configured to contract at least a contraction-facilitated portion of the implant structure. Other applications are also described.

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