Medical Device for a Cardiac Valve Implant
US-2024138985-A1 · May 2, 2024 · US
Methods for treating a heart
US9107749B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107749-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113019506-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | Feb 3, 2010 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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Devices and related methods of use are provided for improving heart function. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device includes a ring-like structure configured to be secured to a heart valve; at least one elongate member extending from the ring-like structure, wherein an end of the elongate member is configured to be secured to heart geometry other than a heart valve; and an adjustment mechanism for simultaneously altering a dimension of the ring-like structure and a length of the elongate member.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating an atrioventricular heart valve, comprising: stopping the patient's heart and providing access to a heart chamber; implanting a device within the heart chamber, wherein the device includes an annuloplasty ring, a plurality of elongate members extending from the annuloplasty ring each having an end configured to be secured to a papillary muscle, and an adjustment mechanism for simultaneously altering a diameter of the annuloplasty ring…
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- What does patent US9107749B2 cover?
- Devices and related methods of use are provided for improving heart function. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device includes a ring-like structure configured to be secured to a heart valve; at least one elongate member extending from the ring-like structure, wherein an end of the elongate member is configured to be secured to heart geometry other than a heart valve; and an adjus…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bobo Donald E, Bash Assaf, Campbell Louis A, and 4 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/2445. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 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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