Devices and methods for control of blood pressure
US9125732B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0019
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described including an implantable device shaped to define (a) at least two artery-contact regions, the artery-contact regions comprising struts that are configured to stretch an arterial wall by applying pressure to the arterial wall, and (b) at least two crimping regions that comprise locking mechanisms configured to prevent the crimping regions from becoming crimped due to pressure from the wall of the artery on the artery-contact regions. The crimping regions are configured to be crimped during insertion of the device, via a catheter, by the locking mechanisms being unlocked during insertion of the device. Other embodiments are also described.
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