Apparatus and methods for heart valve repair
US7335213B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of a medical device and methods for percutaneously treating a heart valve. In one embodiment, the medical device has a first cardiac tissue fastener having a first lock, a second cardiac tissue fastener having a second lock, and a chord coupled to the first and second fasteners. Pulling the chord engages the first lock with the second lock.
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