Prosthetic valve for replacing mitral valve
US9439763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of prosthetic valves for implantation within a native mitral valve are provided. One embodiment of a prosthetic valve includes a radially compressible main body and a one-way valve member. In some cases, the prosthetic valves also include ventricular anchors and/or an atrial portion coupled to and disposed outside of the main body. Methods, devices, and systems for delivering such prosthetic valves to the native mitral valve and implanting them therein are also provided.
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