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Tissue fastening systems and methods utilizing magnetic guidance

  • US 20050119734A1
  • Filed: 09/24/2004
  • Published: 06/02/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of applying a fastener to an annulus of a heart valve, comprising:

  • placing a first magnet in a coronary sinus using a first catheter, placing a second magnet adjacent the annulus, outside of the coronary sinus, using a second catheter, magnetically coupling the first and second magnets, and applying a fastener into the annulus while the first and second magnets are coupled.

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