Method and system for tissue repair using dual catheters
First Claim
1. A device for performing a surgical procedure on a heart valve, comprising:
- a probe having a distal portion configured for placement within a heart valve annulus, said probe distal portion comprising at least one deployable alignment mechanism.
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Abstract
The present system is directed to a method and system to stabilize and repair tissue. At least two opposing devices may be used to stabilize and repair the tissue, with the two devices cooperatively engaging the tissue interposed therebetween. Stabilization may be accomplished by opposing force, vacuum force, or mechanical devices disposed at the distal portion of one or both devices. After the tissue has been stabilized, fasteners may be deployed into the tissue. Fasteners include sutures, clips, and staples. Also disclosed is a minimally invasive method of accessing tissue located within a body and conducting a repair of the area using the system disclosed herein.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for performing a surgical procedure on a heart valve, comprising:
a probe having a distal portion configured for placement within a heart valve annulus, said probe distal portion comprising at least one deployable alignment mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for performing a surgical procedure on a heart valve, comprising:
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at least one guidewire, the guidewire inserted into the heart valve via a blood vessel;
a probe having a first lumen configured to accommodate the guidewire, and a second lumen, the probe having a distal end portion configured for placement within a heart valve annulus, said probe distal portion comprising at least one deployable alignment mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of stabilizing leaflet tissue in a heart valve, comprising:
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delivering a probe to a position adjacent the leaflet tissue and heart valve;
aligning the probe with a desired location adjacent the heart valve by deploying one or more radially-deployable alignment mechanisms from the probe, wherein aligning the probe further includes engaging the one or more redially-deployable alignment mechanisms with tissue adjacent the leaflet tissue;
stabilizing the leaflet tissue with one or more stabilizing devices on the probe; and
fastening the leaflet tissue with one or more tissue fasteners. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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