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Prosthetic cardiac valves and systems and methods for implanting thereof
Assignee: Medtronic Inc
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Filing: 2004-12-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2024-12-03
Abstract
Abstract Implantable prosthetic valve systems and methods for implanting them are provided. Magnets are employed within one or more components of the valve systems to facilitate anchoring of the prosthetic valve at a target implant site, delivery of the prosthetic valve to the target implant site or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Adam Sharkawy
- 👤 Mark Foley
- 👤 Darin Gittings
- 👤 David Cole
- 👤 Sam Crews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2409; A61F2/2412; A61F2/2418; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/009; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0008; A61F2220/0016; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0066; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/0054; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
1 . A prosthetic valve replacement system for implantation at a target site within a subject, said system comprising: a valve mechanism; a fixation mechanism for retaining said valve mechanism in a fixed position at said target site; and magnetic means for magnetically coupling said valve mechanism with said fixation mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
1 . A prosthetic valve replacement system for implantation at a target site within a subject, said system comprising: a valve mechanism; a fixation mechanism for retaining said valve mechanism in a fixed position at said target site; and magnetic means for magnetically coupling said valve mechanism with said fixation mechanism.
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