Adjustment suture markers for adjustable annuloplasty ring
US8961602B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adjustable annuloplasty ring includes a body in the form of an endless loop having an internal lumen therethrough, an adjustment suture extending through at least a portion of the internal lumen, a first portion of the suture exiting the lumen through a first opening in the body and a second portion of the suture exiting the lumen through a second opening in the body, and a first adjustment marker on the first portion of the suture outside of the body. The suture may be adapted to reduce the length of the body around the loop when tightened.
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