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Single catheter mitral valve repair device and method for use

  • US 20040044365A1
  • Filed: 09/03/2002
  • Published: 03/04/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/03/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for fastening a tissue segment within the heart of a patient in vivo, comprising:

  • an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a fastener deployment housing at the distal end of the elongated body, the fastener deployment housing having at least one vacuum port and at least one fastener deployment port formed thereon;

    an extendable engagement tip capable of moving in telescopic relation to the fastener deployment housing, the extendable engagement tip having at least one fastener receiving port formed thereon;

    at least one deployable fastener disposed within the fastener deployment housing, the deployable fastener capable of engaging the tissue segment when positioned proximal to the engagement tip; and

    at least one fastener deployment actuator in communication with the deployable fastener and capable of causing the fastener to engage the tissue segment.

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