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Prosthetic valve crimping

US9199348B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2013
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53996
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A crimping tool includes a housing portion defining a funnel segment and a suture locking mechanism positioned to lock sutures therein. One or more sutures can be coupled with a prosthesis and secured to the suture locking mechanism. The suture locking mechanism can be operated to draw the prosthesis through the funnel segment.

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