Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair

Details Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair Method and apparatus for circulatory valve repair

2004-04-28

2008-12-16

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C606S142000, C606S157000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07464712

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for the repair of a cardiovascular valve has leaflets comprising a grasper capable of grabbing and co-apting the leaflets of the valve. In a preferred embodiment the grasper has jaws that grasp and immobilize the leaflets, and then a fastener is inserted to co-apt the leaflets. The apparatus is particularly useful for repairing mitral valves to cure mitral regurgitation.

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