Annuloplasty system
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1. Apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure, the apparatus comprising:
- a plurality of discrete suture support platforms, the plurality of discrete suture support platforms being constructed and arranged for disposition at the anatomical structure to stabilize the anatomical structure; and
covering material constructed and arranged to cover the plurality of discrete suture support platforms, the covering material being formed into a plurality of pockets, at least one discrete suture support platform being contained within each pocket;
wherein each suture support platform is constructed and arranged to receive and support suture extending from the platform through the covering material to secure the platform with respect to the anatomical structure at a precise location.
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Abstract
An apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure includes a combination of repeating rigid elements within a single flexible element. While applicable to routine open surgical techniques and to a variety of anatomical structures, the system is especially applicable to minimally invasive endoscopic/robotic mitral valve repair. An annuloplasty system according to the invention is immediately intuitive, logical and simple to use.
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1. Apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure, the apparatus comprising:
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a plurality of discrete suture support platforms, the plurality of discrete suture support platforms being constructed and arranged for disposition at the anatomical structure to stabilize the anatomical structure; and
covering material constructed and arranged to cover the plurality of discrete suture support platforms, the covering material being formed into a plurality of pockets, at least one discrete suture support platform being contained within each pocket;
wherein each suture support platform is constructed and arranged to receive and support suture extending from the platform through the covering material to secure the platform with respect to the anatomical structure at a precise location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38)
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18. Apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure, the apparatus being introduced to the anatomical structure during a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising:
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a tube having free opposite ends; and
a plurality of discrete suture platforms disposed within and secured with respect to the tube before the surgical procedure begins, each discrete suture platform being constructed and arranged to support suture.
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apparatus for stabilizing an anatomical structure, the apparatus being introduced to the anatomical structure during a surgical procedure, the apparatus comprising;
a tube having free opposite ends; and
a plurality of discrete suture platforms disposed within and secured with respect to the tube before the surgical procedure begins, each discrete suture platform being constructed and arranged to support suture; and
an endoscope for receiving and introducing said apparatus during the surgical procedure.
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