Heart valve catheter

Details Heart valve catheter Heart valve catheter

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S147000, C623S002110

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945978

ABSTRACT:
A medical device and method for treating a heart valve. In one embodiment, the medical device has a catheter, at least one needle disposed within the catheter, and a nonadjustable fastener ejectable from the needle.

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