System and method for cardiac valve repair and replacement
US9554899B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic mitral valve comprising an expandable anchor comprising a first anchor, a central portion and a second anchor; wherein the first anchor comprises a first outer frame and a second outer frame, the first outer frame comprising a plurality of first arcs joined together, and the second outer frame comprising a plurality of second arcs joined together, wherein the plurality of first arcs are out of phase relative to the plurality of second arcs when the first anchor is viewed in an end view from the first anchor to the second anchor; and a plurality of replacement leaflets secured to the expandable anchor.
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