EXPANDABLE HEART VALVE COAPTATION DEVICE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190167429A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US16208264

    申请日:2018-12-03

    Abstract: In one embodiment, an expandable positioning device for improving the coaptation of heart valve leaflets is provided. The expandable positioning device can include one or more expandable members. A first expandable member extends below a leaflet in order to reposition the leaflet to improve coaptation with another leaflet. A second expandable member extends above a leaflet in order to secure the expandable delivery device at the implantation site. The expandable positioning device can include a neck that is inserted through the leaflet on which the device is implanted. The expandable positioning device can include a coupling member to releasably couple the device to a delivery device. One or more sealing members can be included in the expandable positioning device to maintain a desired level of expansion of the one or more expandable members.

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