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Cardiac valve repair devices configured for percutaneous delivery

  • US 10,278,819 B2
  • Filed: 05/27/2016
  • Issued: 05/07/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/01/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for improving function of a cardiac valve, comprising:

  • a frame configured to fit within a cardiac valve, the frame comprising an annular body having a first end, a second end, and an opening extending therebetween; and

    wherein the frame comprises a pair of tissue penetrating members extending from the first end of the frame, each tissue penetrating member comprising an end portion having a sharp penetrating surface configured to pierce valvular tissue,wherein the frame is collapsible to a first position and expandable to a second position;

    wherein in the first position, the pair of tissue penetrating members are positioned such that their respective penetrating surfaces abut one another to form a blunt end; and

    wherein in the second position, the pair of tissue penetrating members are spaced apart such that their respective penetrating surfaces are exposed.

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