Tissue annuloplasty band and apparatus and method for...

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2005-09-07

2008-09-23

Matthews, William H. (Department: 3774)

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

Heart valve

Annuloplasty device

Reexamination Certificate

active

07427291

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a system used to fashion, size, and implant a tissue annuloplasty band. This system comprises (1) a device to cut tissue; (2) a device to fashion (i.e., roll, fold, bunch, etc.) the tissue into a band (i.e., the tissue annuloplasty band); and (3) a sizer that comprises an mounting ring which allows for determining and maintaining the proper size and shape of the tissue annuloplasty band while it is attached to the annulus of a heart valve. These components can be used alone, together as a system, or in any combination to fashion, size, and/or implant the tissue annuloplasty band.

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