Pre-sized prosthetic chordae implantation system

US9480562B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• The Cleveland Clinic Foundation · US

Inventors

• A. Marc Gillinov · Warrensville Heights, US
• Michael K. Banbury · Rockland, US
• Jeremy Hemingway · Cincinnati, US
• Craig B. Berky · Milford, US
• Jonathan P. Bauer · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 9, 2013
• Grant date: Nov 1, 2016
• Expiry date: May 9, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61B17/0643
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system includes a pre-sized prosthetic chordae, a papillary penetration member, and a female securing member. The pre-sized prosthetic chordae is directly connected to an attachment member. The papillary penetration member extends through both the chordae and the attachment member. The female securing member receives the penetration member. The penetration member is an axis about which the chordae pivot.