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Leaflet structuring

  • US 20050021056A1
  • Filed: 08/25/2004
  • Published: 01/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of suturing heart valve leaflets comprising:

  • providing a suturing tool containing a length of suture and a needle therein;

    advancing the suturing tool from a remote location within the vascular system to a location adjacent a cardiac heart valve, said cardiac valve having a first leaflet and a second leaflet;

    capturing a portion of the first leaflet of the cardiac heart valve such that a portion of the first leaflet is drawn into the suturing tool; and

    actuating the suturing tool such that the needle draws the suture through the first leaflet.

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