Apparatus for treating a heart valve
US9763782B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a heart valve in need thereof comprises a valve member, a connecting member, and an anchor member suitable for anchoring the apparatus. The valve member reversibly moves between an open position and a closed position to augment or replace the function of the native valve leaflets, thereby reducing valve regurgitation. Some embodiments include a stent that is positioned in the native heart valve with the valve member disposed therein.
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