Valve repair device
US9248018B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A valve repair device and method of repair for the mitral valve of the heart is disclosed. The valve repair device includes a leaflet portion, a muscle portion, and a plurality of chords connecting the leaflet portion to the muscle portion. The leaflet portion includes a plurality of partition members to assist the surgeon in sizing the repair device to the patient. A single partition member may form the leaflet portion. Alternatively, multiple partition members may form the leaflet portion. A partition member may include predetermined openings for the attachment of a suture.
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