Annuloplasty instrument

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2006-07-18

2006-07-18

Snow, Bruce (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

C623S002360, C606S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07077861

ABSTRACT:
A device for repairing a heart valve comprises an implantation instrument. The implantation instrument comprises a first support ring, and a second support ring connected to said first support ring to form a coiled configuration. The first support ring is configured to abut one side of the valve and the second support ring is configured to abut an opposite side of the valve to thereby trap a portion of the valve tissue therebetween. The device further comprises an annuloplasty implant adapted to be attached to the heart valve annulus in order to reshape the annulus and allow the leaflets to open and close properly. The annuloplasty implant is connected to the implantation instrument for insertion to the annulus.

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