Collapsible and re-expandable prosthetic heart valve cuff designs and complementary technological applications
US-9220594-B2 · Dec 29, 2015 · US
Device and method for improving function of heart valve
US9056009B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9056009-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213525093-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Publication date | Jun 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2015 |
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A device for improving the function of a heart valve comprises a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, and a first flange unit being connected to said first loop-shaped support. The flange unit is configured to be arranged against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is abutting said heart valve.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method for repairing a heart valve, said heart valve being comprised of valve tissue including an annulus and a plurality of leaflets for allowing and preventing blood flow, said method comprising: delivering a medical device comprising a first loop-shaped support and a first flange unit extending radially from the said first loop-shaped support to the heart valve, positioning said first loop-shaped support such that it abuts a first side of the heart va…
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- What does patent US9056009B2 cover?
- A device for improving the function of a heart valve comprises a first loop-shaped support, which is configured to abut a first side of the heart valve, and a first flange unit being connected to said first loop-shaped support. The flange unit is configured to be arranged against said annulus when said first loop-shaped support is abutting said heart valve.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Keränen Olli, Medtentia Int Ltd Oy
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/2442. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Jun 16 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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