<p>A device (1) for treating valve failure in a patient is provided. The device has one or more engaging zones (3) for engaging the device with the annulus of the valve being treated. The device also has pre-disposition means for changing the geometry of the device to a predetermined configuration which is suitable for constricting the valve annulus. The device is compressible for percutaneous delivery to the valve. When in the predetermined configuration, the engaged device constricts the valve annulus facilitating substantial closure of leaflets of the valve.</p>
申请公布号
WO2005087139(A1)
申请公布日期
2005.09.22
申请号
WO2005AU00333
申请日期
2005.03.09
申请人
BAKER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE;KAYE, DAVID, MARTIN;POWER, JOHN, MELMOUTH;ALFERNESS, CLIFTON, A;BILNEY, ADAM, LUCAS
发明人
KAYE, DAVID, MARTIN;POWER, JOHN, MELMOUTH;ALFERNESS, CLIFTON, A;BILNEY, ADAM, LUCAS