IMPLANTABLE TISSUE STRUCTURE MODIFIERS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME
First Claim
1. An implantable tissue structure modification device, the device comprising:
- first and second tissue securers separated by a contraction region, wherein the device is configured to be implanted at a cardiac location and assume a first constrained length that is longer than a second relaxed length.
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Abstract
Implantable tissue structure modification devices are provided. Aspects of the tissue structure modification devices include first and second tissue securers separated by a contraction region, wherein the device is configured to be implanted at a cardiac location and assume a first constrained length that is longer than a second relaxed length. Also provided are methods of using the devices for tissue structure modification, as well as delivery systems and kits that find use in the methods. The devices and methods of the invention find use in a variety of different applications, including valve (e.g., mitral valve) structure modification.
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26 Claims
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1. An implantable tissue structure modification device, the device comprising:
first and second tissue securers separated by a contraction region, wherein the device is configured to be implanted at a cardiac location and assume a first constrained length that is longer than a second relaxed length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26)
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21. A system comprising:
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(a) a minimally invasive deployment device; and (b) an implantable tissue structure modification device comprising first and second tissue securers separated by a contraction region; wherein the implantable device is associated in a first constrained configuration with the minimally invasive deployment device.
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23. A kit comprising:
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(a) a minimally invasive deployment device; and (b) a first implantable tissue structure modification device, the implantable device comprising first and second tissue securers separated by a contraction region.
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