Percutaneous mitral valve replacement and sealing

US9387078B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• MITRALTECH LTD. · IL

Inventors

• Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL
• Gil Hacohen · Ramat Gan, IL
• Eran Miller · Mazkeret Batya, IL
• Yuval Zipory · Lod, IL
• Tal Reich · Beer Sheva, IL
• Meir Kutzik · Holon, IL
• Rotem Neeman · Nirit, IL

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 5, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 12, 2016
• Expiry date: Apr 11, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61F2250/0071
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Apparatus is provided for use with a prosthetic valve for implantation at a native valve of a subject, the native valve including at least one native leaflet, the apparatus including (1) a prosthetic valve support, including (a) an upstream support portion, being configured to be placed against an upstream side of the native valve, and having an inner perimeter that defines an opening that is configured to receive the prosthetic valve, and (b) at least one clip (i) comprising at least two clip arms and a clip-controller interface, the clip-controller interface being coupled to at least one of the clip arms, and (ii) being configured to be coupled to a native leaflet of the native valve; and (2) at least one clip controller, reversibly couplable to the clip-controller interface, and configured to facilitate opening and closing of the clip. Other embodiments are also described.