Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Plication lock delivery system and method of use thereof

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Abstract:

A plication lock delivery system that enables a suture lock assembly to be delivered percutaneously. The plication lock delivery system comprises a lock assembly that secures sutures in place, a control assembly that allows a clinician to engage a suture to a suture lock assembly, apply tension to the sutures to cause tissue plication, and deploy the lock assembly, and a catheter assembly. This plication lock delivery system can be used to repair mitral regurgitation percutaneously or in an open-heart surgery.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

13 Mar 2019

Issue date:

26 Jul 2022