Mitral valve repair system and method for use
US8226666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2442
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is various systems for repairing tissue within the heart of a patient. The system of the present invention includes a guide catheter, a therapy catheter, and a fastener catheter. The therapy catheter and the fastener catheter are capable of traversing the internal lumen of the guide catheter. The fastener catheter is capable of introducing a suture clip to a desired position along suture line, deploying the suture clip to secure the suture and cutting excess suture. In addition, the present invention discloses various methods for repairing tissue.
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