Aortic insufficiency valve percutaneous valve anchoring
US9763778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchoring device for use within a cardiovascular structure includes an expandable ring having a central axis extending in a longitudinal direction. At least one leg extends from the ring in the longitudinal direction. The leg includes a first end connected to the ring and a free end, with at least one anchor connected to the leg. The anchoring device may be used to anchor a transcatheter heart valve within the cardiovascular structure.
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