Method for guide-wire based advancement of a rotation assembly
US8690939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided including coupling a tissue-engaging element to a first portion of cardiac tissue of a heart of a patient and advancing toward the tissue-engaging element an adjustment mechanism along at least one guide member that is removably coupled to the tissue-engaging element. The adjustment mechanism engages a first portion of a first flexible longitudinal member. A second portion of the first flexible longitudinal member is coupled to a second portion of cardiac tissue. Following the coupling of the second portion of the first flexible longitudinal member to the second portion of cardiac tissue, the adjustment mechanism is slid further along the guide member and coupled to the tissue-engaging element. Using the adjustment mechanism, a length of the first flexible longitudinal member is adjusted between the first and second portions of cardiac tissue. Other applications are also described.
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