Cardiac assist device, instruments, and methods
US9700659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardiac assist device is provided that can be deployed in any region of the aorta by minimally invasive techniques by the way of an inventive fastener that affixes the device to the aorta wall at the site of an aortonomy. The devices and methods described herein allow for improved patient outcome.
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