System and method for implanting a heart implant
US9259317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/3478
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system according to one embodiment may include a plurality of apparatus configured to percutaneously deliver a heart valve implant. The method and system may include an implant comprising an anchor configured to engage cardiac tissue, a shaft coupled to the anchor, and a valve body coupled to the shaft. The method and system may further include at least partially collapsing the heart valve implant and percutaneously inserting the heart valve implant into a heart. The percutaneously inserted implant may be secured within the heart and may then be expanded.
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