US6332893B1
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Valve to myocardium tension members device and method
Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences LLC
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Filing: 1997-12-17
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Granted: 2001-12-25
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Expires: 2017-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A device for heart valve repair including at least one tension member having a first end and second end. A basal anchor is disposed at the first end of the tension member and a secondary anchor at the second end. The method includes the steps of anchoring the basal anchor proximate a heart valve and anchoring the secondary anchor at a location spaced from the valve such that the chamber geometry is altered to reduce heart wall tension and/or stress on the valve leaflets.
Inventors
- 👤 Todd J. Mortier
- 👤 Cyril J. Schweich, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2478; A61F2/2487; A61F2/2442; A61F2/2454; A61F2/2457; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0469; A61B2017/048; A61F2/2445; A61F2/2463; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for repairing an in situ valve of a heart ventricle, the in situ valve having leaflets and an annulus, the device comprising: a basal anchor configured to fixedly connect to the in situ valve; at least one tension member configured to extend from the basal anchor to muscles of the ventricle; and a secondary anchor configured to connect the at least one tension member to muscles of the ventricle.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for repairing an in situ valve of a heart ventricle, the in situ valve having leaflets and an annulus, the device comprising: a basal anchor configured to fixedly connect to the in situ valve; at least one tension member configured to extend from the basal anchor to muscles of the ventricle; and a secondary anchor configured to connect the at least one tension member to muscles of the ventricle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A valve repair device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor includes a pad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 18 , wherein the basal anchor includes an annuloplasty ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor includes a suture ring having a varying radius of curvature.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A valve replacement device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the secondary anchor includes a hook-shaped papillary muscle tissue loop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A valve repair device in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the secondary anchor includes a screw-shaped tissue anchor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor includes a pair of pads.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor includes a crescent-shaped ring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor is configured to be sewn to the valve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the basal anchor includes an extension adapted to extend through the valve and connect to the at least one tension member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension member includes a pair of tension members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device of claim 11 , further comprising a third tension member adapted to extend across the ventricle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 12 , wherein each of the pair of tension members connects to the third tension member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension member is substantially rigid.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension member is substantially flexible.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension member is configured to reduce a vertical dimension of the ventricle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one tension member is configured to reduce a transverse radius of the ventricle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the secondary anchor is screw-shaped.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the secondary anchor includes a loop portion.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 , wherein the secondary anchor includes a pad configured to be placed exterior the ventricle.
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