Single catheter mitral valve repair device and method for use
US7083628B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A single catheter mitral valve repair device for stabilizing a tissue portion and selectively applying a tissue fastener thereto. The single catheter mitral valve repair device of the present invention includes an extendable engagement tip having at least one vacuum port formed thereon, at least one deployable fastener in communication with the engagement tip, and at least one actuator member in communication with the port. The deployable fastener is capable of controllably engaging and fastening a tissue segment located proximal to the engagement tip.
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