Patents Assigned to Kephalios S.A.S.
  • Patent number: 10058427
    Abstract: An adjustable annuloplasty ring assembly (10) comprises a support ring (30), an adjustable ring (32) nested at least partly within the support ring, and at least one deployable pressing element (34) for deforming the adjustable ring using the support ring (30) as support. Plural pressing elements (34) may be used at different positions around rings. Each pressing element (34) may have a variable extents of deployment, to vary the extent of deformation of the adjustable ring at the position of the pressing element. Each pressing element may comprise a deflectable blade (40), and the state of the blade may be retained by a ratchet (50). The pressing elements may be operated in a predetermined controlled sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Kephalios S.A.S.
    Inventor: Daniel Hayoz