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SUTURE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A HEART

  • US 20130110230A1
  • Filed: 10/26/2012
  • Published: 05/02/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2007
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for treating a heart, comprising:

  • securing an anchor to heart tissue at a first location, wherein the anchor comprises a plurality of radially extendable prongs configured to extend into heart tissue;

    securing a distal portion of a generally flexible elongate member to the anchor;

    securing a proximal portion of the generally flexible elongate member to heart tissue at a second location such that the generally elongate member provides tension between the heart tissue at the first location and the heart tissue at the second location.

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