Percutaneous transvalvular intraannular band for mitral valve repair
US8961597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2457
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Mitral valve prolapse and mitral regurgitation can be treating by implanting in the mitral annulus a transvalvular intraannular band. The band has a first end, a first anchoring portion located proximate the first end, a second end, a second anchoring portion located proximate the second end, and a central portion. The central portion is positioned so that it extends transversely across a coaptive edge formed by the closure of the mitral valve leaflets. The band may be implanted via translumenal access or via thoracotomy.
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