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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING HEART VALVE FUNCTION

  • US 20070270943A1
  • Filed: 05/17/2007
  • Published: 11/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for improving the function of a valve in a heart, comprising:

  • a flow-blocking member configured for insertion between the leaflets of the valve;

    a body portion extending from the flow-blocking member, the body portion having a body portion coupling member; and

    an anchor having a first portion configured to be secured to the body portion and a second portion configured for securement within a wall of the heart on a first side of the valve;

    wherein the anchor first portion includes an anchor coupling member configured to be coupled to a body portion coupling member for allowing the body portion to be coupled to the anchor after the anchor has been secured to the wall of the heart.

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