Continuously tethered tissue anchors and related systems and methods

JP7789564B2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-22WL GORE & ASSOC INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2021574975
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2020-01-24
Filing Date
2020-05-08
Publication Date
2025-12-22
Estimated Expiration
2040-05-08

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing tissue anchors for medical procedures, such as chordae tendineae repair and cardiac valve dysfunction, often face challenges in providing secure and durable attachment within the body, with issues related to detachment and inadequate tissue integration.

Method used

The development of continuously braided tethered anchors with varying braid patterns and profiles, featuring a tether portion and anchor portion seamlessly integrated, allows for enhanced physical properties and tissue ingrowth, ensuring secure attachment and durability.

Benefits of technology

The braided design provides improved resistance to elongation and bending, promotes tissue integration, and maintains secure anchoring within the body, effectively addressing detachment issues and enhancing the longevity of medical procedures like chordae tendineae repair and cardiac valve treatments.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to tissue anchors in medical procedures. More particularly, the present invention relates to tethered anchors including a tether portion and an anchor portion continuously braided together, the tether portion extending continuously from the anchor portion, and the anchor portion having a width greater than the width of the tether portion.
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