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Minimally invasive mitral valve repair method and apparatus

  • US 20040093023A1
  • Filed: 04/24/2003
  • Published: 05/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for approximating at least two tissue pieces, comprising a probe adapted to approach tissue pieces to be joined and having at least one lumen formed therein and a distal tip;

  • and a tissue fastener detachably coupled to the probe and configured to fasten the tissue pieces.

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