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Thorascopic Heart Valve Repair Method and Apparatus

  • US 20080188873A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2006
  • Published: 08/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/21/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for repairing a heart valve, the steps comprising:

  • a) inserting an instrument through the subject'"'"'s chest wall and into the chest cavity;

    b) inserting the distal end of the instrument through a heart wall and entering a heart chamber;

    c) grasping a leaflet on the heart valve with a movable device on the distal end of the instrument;

    d) puncturing the leaflet with a needle disposed on the distal end of the instrument and drawing a suture through the puncture to connect the suture thereto;

    e) anchoring the suture to another structure in the heart;

    f) withdrawing the instrument from the heart chamber; and

    g) withdrawing the instrument from the chest cavity.

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