US7632308B2
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Methods, devices, and kits for treating mitral valve prolapse
Assignee: Auris Health Inc
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Filing: 2005-11-23
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Granted: 2009-12-15
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Expires: 2025-11-23
Abstract
Abstract Described here are methods, devices, and kits for treating a prolapsed valve leaflet. The devices generally comprise a flexible cord, a first anchor attached to the cord at its distal end, and a second anchor slidably attached to the cord. The first anchor may be configured to secure the cord to cardiac tissue located below a prolapsed valve leaflet and the second anchor may be configured to secure into the prolapsed valve leaflet. Also described are methods for treating a prolapsed valve including the steps of securing a first anchor to cardiac tissue located below the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet, securing a second anchor to the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet, tensioning a cord connecting the two anchors and securing the cord. Kits including the described devices are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Didier Loulmet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:45
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/320016; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2454; A61F2/2457; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/0412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for treating a prolapsed mitral valve leaflet comprising: advancing a flexible cord, having a first anchor attached at its distal end to the proximity of the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; securing the first anchor to cardiac tissue located below the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; securing a second anchor slidably attached to the cord into the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; tensioning the cord after the second anchor has been secured into the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; and cutting the cord comprising advancing a looped cutting wire over the cord; positioning the looped cutting wire proximal of the second anchor; and pulling on the cutting wire to cut the cord.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A method for treating a prolapsed mitral valve leaflet comprising: advancing a flexible cord, having a first anchor attached at its distal end to the proximity of the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; securing the first anchor to cardiac tissue located below the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; securing a second anchor slidably attached to the cord into the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; tensioning the cord after the second anchor has been secured into the prolapsed mitral valve leaflet; and cutting the cord comprising advancing a looped cutting wire over the cord; positioning the looped cutting wire proximal of the second anchor; and pulling on the cutting wire to cut the cord.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising fixing the cord in its tensioned position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 2 wherein fixing the cord further comprises applying a fastener to the cord.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the cardiac tissue is selected from the group consisting of a papillary muscle and a ventricular wall.
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