Implantation of flexible implant
US9610162B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided, including introducing into a heart atrium, an annuloplasty structure having a sleeve with an elongated tubular side wall and at least one distal end wall having a surface substantially transverse to a lateral surface of the tubular side wall. A first tissue anchor is deployed through the surface of the end wall of the sleeve and into a first portion of annulus tissue. A second tissue anchor is deployed through a portion of the tubular side wall and into a second portion of annulus tissue, such that the first tissue anchor and the second tissue anchor are both deployed consecutively, to extend in a substantially same direction and into a common, substantially planar surface of a valve annulus, the common, substantially planar surface including the first and second portions of the annulus tissue. Other applications are also described.
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