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Truncated cone heart valve stent

US9730792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims

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Inventors

Georg Lutter · Glückstadt, DE
Lucian Lozonschi · Madison, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 8, 2016
Grant date	Aug 15, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 10, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/001
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A heart valve stent having a section with a heart valve implant and several proximally disposed tissue anchors, also comprising a plurality of anchoring threats, each with a proximate end fastened to the stent or valve and a distal end attached to tissue within a heart chamber to provide tension between the heart chamber tissue and the stent.

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