Method to reduce mitral regurgitation by cinching the commissure of the mitral valve
US8382829B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of repairing the mitral valve and reducing mitral regurgitation. One method includes securing a first tissue anchor to a position on a posterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve and a second tissue anchor to a position on an anterior portion of the annular tissue of the mitral valve. At least one tensile member spans between the first and second tissue anchors and across the orifice of the mitral valve. When tension is applied to the at least one tensile member, the posterior portion of the annular tissue is pulled toward the anterior portion.
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