Set of annuloplasty devices with varying anterior-posterior ratios and related methods
US8961598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2448
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is a set of at least two annuloplasty devices having a particular size that corresponds to an inter-trigonal or inter-commissural distance of a heart valve annulus, wherein the at least two annuloplasty devices have different anterior-posterior ratios. Also, described is a kit for annuloplasty repair of a heart valve annulus including a plurality of annuloplasty devices each comprising one of a plurality of different sizes, wherein the different sizes each correspond to a different inter-trigonal or inter-commissural distance of a heart valve annulus, and for each of the plurality of different sizes there are at least two devices each having the same size but having different anterior-posterior ratios. Additionally, a method of choosing an annuloplasty device for implantation in a valve annulus is described.
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