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Suturing devices and methods for suturing an anatomic valve

  • US 10,285,687 B2
  • Filed: 03/02/2016
  • Issued: 05/14/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for suturing an anatomic valve, the method comprising:

  • delivering an elongate body having a proximal end and a distal end at least partially through an anatomic valve;

    moving a first arm attached to the elongate body near the distal end of the elongate body from a retracted position to an extended position, the first arm comprising a first suture mount configured to releasably retain a first suture portion;

    advancing a first suture catch mechanism operatively coupled to the elongate body from a retracted position to an advanced position, wherein the advancing delivers the first suture catch mechanism through a first portion of tissue of the anatomic valve to interact with the first suture portion in the first suture mount;

    retracting the first suture catch mechanism from the advanced position to the retracted position to retrieve the first suture portion through the first portion of tissue;

    moving a second arm attached to the elongate body near the distal end of the elongate body from a retracted position to an extended position, the second arm comprising a second suture mount configured to releasably retain a second suture portion;

    advancing a second suture catch mechanism operatively coupled to the elongate body from a retracted position to an advanced position sequentially after the advancing of the first suture catch mechanism, wherein the advancing delivers the second suture catch mechanism through a second portion of tissue of the anatomic valve to interact with the second suture portion in the second suture mount;

    retracting the second suture catch mechanism from the advanced position to the retracted position to retrieve the second suture portion through the second portion of tissue; and

    removing the distal end of the elongate body from the anatomic valve.

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