Single catheter mitral valve repair device and method for use

Details Single catheter mitral valve repair device and method for use Single catheter mitral valve repair device and method for use

2006-08-01

2006-08-01

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07083628

ABSTRACT:
A single catheter mitral valve repair device for stabilizing a tissue portion and selectively applying a tissue fastener thereto. The single catheter mitral valve repair device of the present invention includes an extendable engagement tip having at least one vacuum port formed thereon, at least one deployable fastener in communication with the engagement tip, and at least one actuator member in communication with the port. The deployable fastener is capable of controllably engaging and fastening a tissue segment located proximal to the engagement tip.

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Copy of International Search Report for PCT/US03/27661.

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