Papillary muscle position control devices, systems, and methods
US9125742B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Papillary muscle position control devices (900) systems and methods are provided. According to an exemplary embodiment, a papillary muscle position control device generally comprises a first anchor (905), a second anchor (920), and a support structure (915). The first anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to an in situ valve of a heart ventricle. The second anchor can be configured to fixedly connect to a muscle wall of the valve. The support structure can be configured to have an adjustable length and be coupled to the first anchor and second anchor such that adjusting the length of the support structure varies a distance between the first anchor and the second anchor. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.
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