Robotic heart valve annulus sizer
US9028544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/1076
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heart valve annulus sizer is provided for measuring a valve to be fitted with an annuloplasty ring. The sizer may include a body having a peripheral portion defining an opening, at least one rib disposed within the opening and dividing the opening into at least a first opening and a second opening, and an anchor disposed on and projecting from the body. The sizer may include a length of suture connected to the body. The anchor may include an aperture adapted to receive the length of suture. A method of using the sizer is provided that includes grasping the sizer with an instrument and positioning the sizer adjacent to a valve into a position suitable to allow for measurement of the valve.
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