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Three-dimensional annuloplasty ring
US9149359B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9149359-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213370194-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | Aug 28, 2001 |
| Publication date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
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An annuloplasty ring having a three-dimensional discontinuous form generally arranged about an axis with two free ends that are axially offset. The ring is particularly suited for repair of the tricuspid valve, and more closely conforms to the annulus shape. The ring is more flexible in bending about radially extending axes than about the central axis. The ring may have an inner structural support covered by a pliable sleeve and/or a fabric tube. The structural support may have a varying cross-section, such as a C-shaped cross-section in a mid-section between two free ends and a rectangular cross-section at the free ends.
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What is claimed is: 1. A tricuspid annuloplasty ring sized and configured for attaching to an interior wall of and reinforcing the tricuspid annulus, comprising: a relatively rigid single piece inner body defining an elongated path, the inner body generally arranged about an axis and being split and discontinuous so as to define two free ends with a break therebetween and no inner body therebetween, the inner body having, in plan view, a curvilinear anterior side terminating in on…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9149359B2 cover?
- An annuloplasty ring having a three-dimensional discontinuous form generally arranged about an axis with two free ends that are axially offset. The ring is particularly suited for repair of the tricuspid valve, and more closely conforms to the annulus shape. The ring is more flexible in bending about radially extending axes than about the central axis. The ring may have an inner structural supp…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Mccarthy Patrick M, Rhee Richard S, Schreck Stefan, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/2466. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Oct 06 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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