Devices, systems, and methods for supporting tissue and/or structures within a hollow body organ
First Claim
1. A system for supporting tissue within a hollow body organ comprising a first implant sized and configured to penetrate a first region of tissue in the hollow body organ, a second implant sized and configured to penetrate a second region of tissue in the hollow body organ spatially distinct from the first region, and at least one tension element to apply tension on the first and second implants and thereby draw tissue inward, thereby defining a reduced interior volume within the hollow body organ.
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Abstract
Devices, systems and methods support tissue in a body organ for the purpose of restoring or maintaining native function of the organ. The devices, systems, and methods do not require invasive, open surgical approaches to be implemented, but, instead, lend themselves to catheter-based, intra-vascular and/or percutaneous techniques.
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45 Claims
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1. A system for supporting tissue within a hollow body organ comprising
a first implant sized and configured to penetrate a first region of tissue in the hollow body organ, a second implant sized and configured to penetrate a second region of tissue in the hollow body organ spatially distinct from the first region, and at least one tension element to apply tension on the first and second implants and thereby draw tissue inward, thereby defining a reduced interior volume within the hollow body organ.
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10. A system for forming a tissue fold within a hollow body organ comprising
a first implant sized and configured to penetrate a first region of tissue in the hollow body organ, a second implant sized and configured to penetrate a second region of tissue in the hollow body organ spatially distinct from the first region, at least one tension element extending between the first and second implants to apply tension on the first and second implants and thereby create a tissue fold between the first and second implants.
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20. A system for supporting tissue in a hollow body organ comprising
a prosthesis sized and configured for placement within an interior of the hollow body organ to regulate a size and/or shape of the hollow body organ, and at least one fastener securing the prosthesis to tissue in the hollow body organ.
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28. A system for supporting tissue around a hollow body organ comprising
a prosthesis sized and configured for placement on an exterior of the hollow body organ to regulate a size and/or shape of the hollow body organ, and at least one fastener securing the prosthesis to tissue on the hollow body organ.
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35. A system for supporting tissue within a hollow body organ comprising
an elongated implant sized and configured to penetrate tissue and extend along a curvilinear path within or partially within a tissue wall to regulate a size and/or shape of the hollow body organ.
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39. A system for reducing volume within a hollow body organ comprising
a prosthesis sized and configured for placement within the hollow body organ, the prosthesis including an expandable segment to regulate a size and/or shape of the hollow body organ, and at least one fastener securing the prosthesis to tissue in the hollow body organ.
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43. A prosthesis for reducing volume within a hollow body organ comprising
a prosthesis body sized and configured for placement within the hollow body organ, the prosthesis body including an expandable segment to regulate a size and/or shape of the hollow body organ, the expandable segment being sized and configured to expand in response to receipt of fluid.
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