Mitral valve spacer and system and method for implanting the same
US9289297B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A trans-femoral implant includes an anchor assembly and a balloon assembly configured to be separately delivered to an implant site within a heart. Once delivered, the anchor assembly and balloon assembly may be coupled to form an implant within the heart. The balloon anchor may include a fluid inflatable balloon that may be selectively filled via a balloon filling valve. The balloon assembly may further include a latching mechanism that may couple with a distal end of the anchor assembly, such that the length of the implant may be adjusted within the heart.
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