Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
2000-10-23
2009-08-04
Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
C623S002110, C623S002120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07569062
ABSTRACT:
A novel approach to mitral or tricuspid valve repair involves the performance of an edge-to-edge fastening/securing of opposing heart valve leaflets through a catheter entering the heart. Thus, a device is introduced including a leaflet fastener applicator through a cardiac catheter or other suitable catheter. The leaflet fastener applicator and cardiac catheter can be formed into a kit. A gripper can be used to hold the heart valve leaflets while they are fastened.
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Office Action from European Patent Office dated Feb. 25, 2008 in connection with corresponding EP Application No. 99 928 841.8- 2310.
Bergman Darrin J.
Hinnenkamp Thomas F.
Holmberg William R.
Kuehn Stephen T.
Shepherd Terry L.
Finucane Hallie A.
Manahan Todd E
Nguyen Victor X
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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