Adjustable annuloplasty devices and adjustment mechanisms therefor
US9713530B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided including an annuloplasty ring structure configured to be implanted in a body of a patient. The annuloplasty ring structure includes a flexible body portion and an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust a size of the body portion of the annuloplasty ring structure. The adjusting mechanism includes a housing. A coupling is attached to the housing and to the body portion and is configured to couple the housing to the body portion in a manner in which the housing is moveable with respect to the body portion. Other embodiments are also described.
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