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METHODS, DEVICES, AND KITS FOR TREATING VALVE PROLAPSE

  • US 20110011917A1
  • Filed: 12/31/2009
  • Published: 01/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for deploying a tensile member between two tissue structures, comprising:

  • a. a first anchor insertion instrument defining a working lumen therethrough; and

    b. a second anchor insertion instrument movably coupled through said working lumen;

    wherein the first anchor instrument defines a jaw space and is configured to deploy a staple prosthesis into a portion of a first tissue structure which may be captured within said jaw space;

    and wherein the second anchor instrument is configured to deploy an implantable anchor into a second tissue structure which is coupled to the staple prosthesis by a tensile member.

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