Technology ID
TAB-4527

Annuloplasty Procedures, Related Devices and Methods

E-Numbers
E-201-2016-0
Lead Inventor
Rafiee, Nasser (Mehr Medical)
Co-Inventors
Lederman, Robert (NHLBI)
Rogers, Toby (Med Star Washington Hospital Center)
Applications
Medical Devices
Therapeutic Areas
Cardiology
Development Stages
Pre-clinical (in vivo)
Research Products
Research Equipment
Lead IC
NHLBI
ICs
NHLBI

This technology includes design enhancements to transcatheter mitral cerclage annuloplasty. They include a device to convert from crossing guidewire to tension element, refinements to the tension element which incorporates a coronary artery protection device, a target/capture/snare device, a wishbone locking device, and a cutting device.

Commercial Applications
Improved procedures for repairing heart valves.

Competitive Advantages
These refinements represent years of iterative technology development and reflect the near-final design of the device.
Licensing Contact:
Mistry, Pragnesh
pragnesh.mistry@nih.gov